Driving from São José dos Campos to Guarulhos
Guarulhos lies 73 km (45 mi) south-west of São José dos Campos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 89 km (55 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| São José dos Campos | Guarulhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 727,078 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 774 m (2,539 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 12200-000 | 07000-000 |
Where to book car hire from São José dos Campos to Guarulhos
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Staying in Guarulhos
Our booking partner lists 195 places to stay in Guarulhos. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (51), and 3 are five-star. Across 72 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 121,118 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guarulhos from São José dos Campos?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south-west of São José dos Campos; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from São José dos Campos to Guarulhos by car?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São José dos Campos and Guarulhos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Guarulhos?
Our booking partner lists 195 places to stay in Guarulhos, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.