Taubaté to Trindade is about 97 road miles (156 km): roughly 3 h 20 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 by road | 97 mi (156 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-125 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Taubaté–Trindade drive in a few lines
SP-125 (58 mi) and BR-101 (31 mi) carry about 92% of the 97 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Taubaté to Trindade
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-125 | 2–60 | 58 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 60–62 | 2 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 62–93 | 31 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 93–97 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 91 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Taubaté and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 64), Itamambuca Beach (mile 68), Fazenda Beach (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: Grande Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 59), Praia das Toninhas (mile 59), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 64), Itamambuca Beach (mile 68), Fazenda Beach (mile 83)
- Museums and history: Casa da Farinha (mile 83)
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.
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.
Fazenda Beach
In Picinguaba, within Ubatuba, Fazenda Beach (Praia da Fazenda) is where the Atlantic Forest meets the sea, and it has served as a filming location for movies such as Hans Staden and Desmundo.
Casa da Farinha
Listed as municipal heritage in 2003, Ubatuba's Casa da Farinha is a preserved former mill built in 1885 by Firmino Joaquim Ferreira Veiga.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- São José dos Campos to Trindade
From Taubaté to other places in Brazil
- Taubaté to Jacareí
- Taubaté to Bragança Paulista
- Taubaté to Paranapiacaba
- Taubaté to Cubatão
- Taubaté to Itu
- Taubaté to Limeira
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Taubaté to Trindade?
About 3 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 97 miles.
How far is Trindade from Taubaté by car?
About 97 miles (156 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 Taubaté to Trindade drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Taubaté to Trindade?
In order: 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 Taubaté to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Vermelha do Norte Beach (beach, mile 64, 0.3 mi from the route); Itamambuca Beach (beach, mile 68, 0.7 mi from the route); Fazenda Beach (beach, mile 83, 0.5 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.