By road, São José dos Campos and São José do Rio Preto are about 311 miles (501 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 6 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 311 mi (501 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The São José dos Campos–São José do Rio Preto drive in a few lines
SP-310 (176 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 85% of the 311 miles. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from São José dos Campos to São José do Rio Preto, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 3–4 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 4–15 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 15–103 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 103–134 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 134–310 | 176 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 310–311 | 1 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between São José dos Campos and São José do Rio Preto
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 43), Itapetinga State Park (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 92), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 97), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 148), Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (mile 184)
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
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.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
On the Unesp university campus in Rio Claro, the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert occupies the building of the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny at the Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences.
Memorial Casa Ronald Golias
Opened in March 2016 in São Carlos, this memorial preserves the legacy of Ronald Golias, the nationally known comedian born in the city on May 4, 1929.
São Carlos Municipal Theatre
Officially named Teatro Municipal Dr. Alderico Vieira Perdigão, the São Carlos Municipal Theatre is the city's public theater in São Carlos, in the interior of São Paulo state.
More drives to São José do Rio Preto
- Sorocaba to São José do Rio Preto
- Belo Horizonte to São José do Rio Preto
- Rio de Janeiro to São José do Rio Preto
- Niterói to São José do Rio Preto
- Juiz de Fora to São José do Rio Preto
- Londrina to São José do Rio Preto
From São José dos Campos to other places in Brazil
- São José dos Campos to Bragança Paulista
- São José dos Campos to Jundiaí
- São José dos Campos to Itu
- São José dos Campos to Limeira
- São José dos Campos to São Carlos
- São José dos Campos to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São José dos Campos to São José do Rio Preto?
About 6 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 311 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José dos Campos to São José do Rio Preto?
About 311 miles (501 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 dos Campos to São José do Rio Preto 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 dos Campos to São José do Rio Preto use?
In order: SP-060, SP-065, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São José dos Campos to São José do Rio Preto?
Closest to the road: Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (museum, mile 97, 2 mi from the route); Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (museum, mile 184, 2 mi from the route); São Carlos Municipal Theatre (theater, mile 185, 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.