Day trip from São José do Rio Preto to Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto lies 168 km (104 mi) east of São José do Rio Preto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 168 km (104 mi) apart, Ribeirão Preto is a realistic day trip from São José do Rio Preto: about 2 h 44 min each way by road.
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| São José do Rio Preto | Ribeirão Preto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 480,393 | 698,642 |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) | 554 m (1,818 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 15000-000 | 14000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ribeirão Preto
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Staying in Ribeirão Preto
Our booking partner lists 256 places to stay in Ribeirão Preto. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 4 are five-star. Across 67 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 101,954 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ribeirão Preto from São José do Rio Preto?
168 km (104 mi) in a straight line, east of São José do Rio Preto; by road roughly 205 km (127 mi).
How long does it take to get from São José do Rio Preto to Ribeirão Preto by road?
About 2 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São José do Rio Preto and Ribeirão Preto?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ribeirão Preto?
Our booking partner lists 256 places to stay in Ribeirão Preto, 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.