Driving from São José to Palhoça
Palhoça lies 80 km (50 mi) north-east of São José, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 97 km (60 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| São José | Palhoça | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 200,000 | 222,598 |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 88100-000 | 88130-000 |
Where to book car hire from São José to Palhoça
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Staying in Palhoça
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Common questions
How far is Palhoça from São José?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north-east of São José; by road roughly 97 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from São José to Palhoça by car?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São José and Palhoça?
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.