Plan on about 4 h 58 min of driving for the 164-mile (264 km) trip from Trindade to Paranapiacaba, before any 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 164 mi (264 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → SP-055 → SPI 097/055 → SPI-065/099 → SP-088 → SP-102 → SP-043 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Trindade to Paranapiacaba
SP-088 (46 mi) and BR-101 (31 mi) carry about 47% of the 164 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Trindade to Paranapiacaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–35 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 35–38 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 38–45 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 45–64 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SPI 097/055 | 64–71 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SPI-065/099 | 71–88 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-088 | 88–134 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 134–139 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-102 | 139–146 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 146–147 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-043 | 147–154 | 7 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 154–164 | 10 | São Paulo |
- Mile 7 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Trindade to Paranapiacaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 13), Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira (mile 37), Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 49), Tabatinga Beach (mile 56), Cocanha Beach (mile 58)
- Nature and outdoors: Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 13), Enseada Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 40), Sununga Beach (mile 45), Ponta Aguda Beach (mile 55), Tabatinga Beach (mile 56), Cocanha Beach (mile 58)
- Museums and history: Casa da Farinha (mile 14), Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira (mile 37), Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 49)
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.
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.
Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira
Founded in 2001, the Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira preserves Ubatuba's history inside the Cadeia Velha, a building designed by Euclides da Cunha and listed as city heritage.
Enseada Beach (Ubatuba)
Praia da Enseada is a Ubatuba beach near the town center, lying between Perequê Mirim and Toninhas beaches.
Sununga Beach
Known as the "skimboard capital," Sununga Beach (Praia da Sununga) in Ubatuba is famed among skimboarders and has appeared in films such as O Pinguim e o Pescador.
Ruínas da Lagoinha
In Ubatuba, the Ruínas da Lagoinha, remains of the Lagoinha sugar mill, were listed by CONDEPHAAT in the 1980s for their archaeological interest and are managed by the Ubatuba Art and Culture Foundation.
Ponta Aguda Beach
Reached from Tabatinga Beach on the Ubatuba–Caraguatatuba line, Ponta Aguda is an almost deserted beach with few facilities, where the sea forms a natural pool among the rocks at one end.
Tabatinga Beach
Tabatinga Beach (Praia da Tabatinga) lies 18 km from central Caraguatatuba, on the boundary with the municipality of Ubatuba.
Cocanha Beach
Some 12 km from central Caraguatatuba, Cocanha Beach (Praia da Cocanha) is home to artisanal fishing families and has calm, clear water for fishing and diving.
Arriving in Paranapiacaba
Museu Tecnológico Ferroviário do Funicular
In the village of Paranapiacaba, high in the Serra do Mar, this railway museum fills sheds that once served as workshops for the funicular trains running between Raiz da Serra in Cubatão and the plateau.
Casa Fox
Casa Fox is a museum at Paranapiacaba made of two restored, semi-detached workers' houses that share the personal and collective memories of local residents. It is named after Daniel M. Fox.
More drives to Paranapiacaba
- São Paulo to Paranapiacaba
- Jundiaí to Paranapiacaba
- Bragança Paulista to Paranapiacaba
- Campinas to Paranapiacaba
- Itu to Paranapiacaba
- Limeira to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Trindade to Paranapiacaba?
About 4 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 164 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trindade to Paranapiacaba?
About 164 miles (264 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 Trindade to Paranapiacaba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Trindade to Paranapiacaba?
In order: BR-101, SP-055, SPI 097/055, SPI-065/099, SP-088, SP-102 and SP-043. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trindade and Paranapiacaba?
Closest to the road: Núcleo Picinguaba (state park, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Tabatinga Beach (beach, mile 56, 0.6 mi from the route); Cocanha Beach (beach, mile 58, 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.