Day trip from São José to Itajaí
Itajaí lies 79 km (49 mi) north of São José, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 79 km (49 mi) apart, Itajaí is a realistic day trip from São José: about 1 h 17 min each way by road.
| São José | Itajaí | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 295,658 | 294,850 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 88100-000 | 88300-000 |
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Staying in Itajaí
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Common questions
How far is Itajaí from São José?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north of São José; by road roughly 96 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from São José to Itajaí by road?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São José and Itajaí?
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.