Day trip from Ribeirão Preto to São Carlos
São Carlos lies 94 km (58 mi) south of Ribeirão Preto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 94 km (58 mi) apart, São Carlos is a realistic day trip from Ribeirão Preto: about 1 h 32 min each way by road.
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| Ribeirão Preto | São Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 698,642 | 266,427 |
| Elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) | 838 m (2,749 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 14000-000 | 13560-000–89885-000 |
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Common questions
How far is São Carlos from Ribeirão Preto?
94 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south of Ribeirão Preto; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ribeirão Preto to São Carlos by road?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ribeirão Preto and São Carlos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
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.