Driving from São Paulo to Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte lies 490 km (305 mi) north-east of São Paulo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 598 km (372 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| São Paulo | Belo Horizonte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 30000-000 |
Where to book car hire from São Paulo to Belo Horizonte
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Staying in Belo Horizonte
Our booking partner lists 673 places to stay in Belo Horizonte. Of the 368 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (243), and 7 are five-star. Across 156 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 293,820 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belo Horizonte from São Paulo?
490 km (305 mi) in a straight line, north-east of São Paulo; by road roughly 598 km (372 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Belo Horizonte by car?
About 7 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Paulo and Belo Horizonte?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Belo Horizonte?
Our booking partner lists 673 places to stay in Belo Horizonte, 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.