Driving from Petrópolis to São João de Meriti
São João de Meriti lies 39 km (24 mi) south-west of Petrópolis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 35 min without stops, over roughly 47 km (29 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Petrópolis | São João de Meriti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 294,926 | 466,536 |
| Elevation | 819 m (2,687 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 25600-000 | 25500-000 |
Where to book car hire from Petrópolis to São João de Meriti
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Staying in São João de Meriti
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 3,342 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São João de Meriti from Petrópolis?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Petrópolis; by road roughly 47 km (29 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petrópolis to São João de Meriti by car?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petrópolis and São João de Meriti?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in São João de Meriti?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti, 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.