Driving from São Paulo to Cabo Frio
Cabo Frio lies 477 km (296 mi) east of São Paulo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 582 km (361 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| São Paulo | Cabo Frio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 238,438 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 28900-000 |
Where to book car hire from São Paulo to Cabo Frio
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Staying in Cabo Frio
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Common questions
How far is Cabo Frio from São Paulo?
477 km (296 mi) in a straight line, east of São Paulo; by road roughly 582 km (361 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Cabo Frio by car?
About 7 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Paulo and Cabo Frio?
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.