Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Santo André
Santo André lies 353 km (219 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 431 km (268 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Santo André | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 662,373 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 801 m (2,628 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 09000-000–58675-000 |
Where to book car hire from Rio de Janeiro to Santo André
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Staying in Santo André
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Santo André. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 12,875 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santo André from Rio de Janeiro?
353 km (219 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 431 km (268 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Santo André by car?
About 5 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Santo André?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Santo André?
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Santo André, 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.