Day trip from São José dos Campos to Nova Iguaçu
Nova Iguaçu lies 254 km (158 mi) east of São José dos Campos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 254 km (158 mi) apart, Nova Iguaçu is a realistic day trip from São José dos Campos: about 4 h 8 min each way by road.
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| São José dos Campos | Nova Iguaçu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 727,078 | 843,046 |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 12200-000 | 26000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Nova Iguaçu
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Staying in Nova Iguaçu
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Nova Iguaçu. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 2,610 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nova Iguaçu from São José dos Campos?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, east of São José dos Campos; by road roughly 310 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from São José dos Campos to Nova Iguaçu by road?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São José dos Campos and Nova Iguaçu?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nova Iguaçu?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Nova Iguaçu, 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.