Driving from Buenos Aires to Sorocaba
Sorocaba lies 1,626 km (1,011 mi) north-east of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 1,984 km (1,233 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Buenos Aires | Sorocaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 2.9 million | 762,172 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
What changes when you arrive in Sorocaba
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Buenos Aires to Sorocaba
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Staying in Sorocaba
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba. Of the 66 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (37), and 1 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 31,435 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sorocaba from Buenos Aires?
1,626 km (1,011 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 1,984 km (1,233 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Sorocaba by car?
About 24 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Sorocaba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sorocaba?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Sorocaba?
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.