São José do Rio Preto to Trindade is about 431 road miles (693 km): roughly 9 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 431 mi (693 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-070 → SP-125 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving São José do Rio Preto to Trindade: the shape of the trip
SP-310 (177 mi) and SP-065 (91 mi) carry about 62% of the 431 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
São José do Rio Preto to Trindade: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 1–178 | 177 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 178–208 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 208–209 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 209–300 | 91 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 300–301 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 301–338 | 37 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 338–339 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-125 | 339–393 | 54 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 393–396 | 3 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 396–427 | 31 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 427–431 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 424 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 398)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 257), Grande Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 392), Praia das Toninhas (mile 392), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 398)
- Museums and history: Museu da Energia (mile 125), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 164), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 219), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 257), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 304), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 339)
Museu da Energia
Inside the Monjolinho hydroelectric plant in São Carlos, the Museu da Energia tells the story of the power sector, from early equipment to CPFL's 90 years of work in interior São Paulo.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
In Rio Claro, Unesp's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences houses the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert in its Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Grande Beach (Ubatuba)
Close to central Ubatuba, Praia Grande runs along both sides of the Rio-Santos highway, and in fall and winter the waves at its left end attract surfers.
Praia das Toninhas
Along the Rio-Santos highway near km 56, Praia das Toninhas is an urban Ubatuba beach about 1.2 km long with fine white sand.
Vermelha do Norte Beach
At the start of Ubatuba's north shore in São Paulo state, Vermelha do Norte Beach is a surf spot with a steep shore break, hollow waves and strong currents.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
- São José do Rio Preto to Piracicaba
- São José do Rio Preto to Passos
- São José do Rio Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- São José do Rio Preto to Itu
- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São José do Rio Preto to Trindade?
About 9 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 431 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Trindade?
About 431 miles (693 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the São José do Rio Preto to Trindade drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Trindade use?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-070, SP-125 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São José do Rio Preto and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (museum, mile 164, 3 mi from the route); Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (museum, mile 304, 2 mi from the route); Vermelha do Norte Beach (beach, mile 398, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.