The Wayro route from São José dos Campos to Trindade is 121 miles (194 km), about 3 h 49 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 121 mi (194 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → SP-070 → SP-125 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from São José dos Campos to Trindade is like
SP-125 (54 mi) and BR-101 (31 mi) carry about 70% of the 121 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
São José dos Campos to Trindade: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–21 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 21–24 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 24–28 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 28–29 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-125 | 29–83 | 54 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 83–86 | 3 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 86–117 | 31 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 117–121 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 114 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between São José dos Campos and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 88), Itamambuca Beach (mile 91), Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 107)
- Nature and outdoors: Enseada Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 83), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 88), Itamambuca Beach (mile 91), Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 107)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 21), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 29), Aquário de Ubatuba (mile 83), Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba (mile 108)
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Enseada Beach (Ubatuba)
Praia da Enseada is a Ubatuba beach near the town center, lying between Perequê Mirim and Toninhas beaches.
Aquário de Ubatuba
Opened in February 1996, the Aquário de Ubatuba is a privately run aquarium in Ubatuba whose mission is to preserve and share knowledge of biodiversity.
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.
Itamambuca Beach
Itamambuca is a Ubatuba beach about 15 km north of the town center, between Vermelha do Norte and Félix beaches, and known for hosting international surf championships.
Núcleo Picinguaba
Núcleo Picinguaba is a conservation area in Ubatuba, São Paulo state, and one of the ten units of Serra do Mar State Park.
Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba
Protected since 1990 for its historic interest, the Vila de Picinguaba in Ubatuba keeps traces of early 19th-century sugar production and wattle-and-daub caiçara homes with leaf roofs.
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 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 Trindade?
About 3 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 121 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José dos Campos to Trindade?
About 121 miles (194 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.
Is it safe to drive from São José dos Campos to Trindade?
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 Trindade use?
In order: SP-060, SP-070, SP-125 and BR-101. 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 Trindade?
Closest to the road: Vermelha do Norte Beach (beach, mile 88, 0.2 mi from the route); Itamambuca Beach (beach, mile 91, 0.7 mi from the route); Núcleo Picinguaba (state park, mile 107, 0.3 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.