The 15 Best Day Trips from Guarulhos

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Guarulhos, Brazil, led by Campinas, São Bernardo do Campo, Sorocaba. The closest is Itaquaquecetuba, about 30 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Guarulhos

  1. 1

    Campinas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Guarulhos

    Known for Mercado Municipal de Campinas.

  2. 2

    São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Guarulhos
  3. 3

    Sorocaba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Guarulhos

    Known for Mercado Municipal de Sorocaba.

  4. 4

    Osasco, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km west of Guarulhos

    Known for Beco do Batman.

  5. 5

    São José dos Campos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Guarulhos
  6. 6

    Jundiaí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Guarulhos
  7. 7

    Piracicaba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-west of Guarulhos
  8. 8

    Santos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south of Guarulhos
  9. 9

    Mauá, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Guarulhos
  10. 10

    Diadema, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Guarulhos
  11. 11

    Carapicuíba, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Guarulhos
  12. 12

    Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Guarulhos
  13. 13

    Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Guarulhos
  14. 14

    Taubaté, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Guarulhos
  15. 15

    Suzano, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km east of Guarulhos

A sample day: Guarulhos to Campinas

  1. 08:30Leave Guarulhos
  2. 09:45Arrive in Campinas (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Mercado Municipal de Campinas
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Campinas
  6. 15:45Head back to Guarulhos
  7. 17:00Home in Guarulhos

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Guarulhos?
The best day trips from Guarulhos are Campinas, São Bernardo do Campo, Sorocaba, Osasco, São José dos Campos. The closest is Itaquaquecetuba, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Guarulhos?
Itaquaquecetuba is the closest, 19 km east of Guarulhos, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Guarulhos?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Guarulhos: Itaquaquecetuba (30 min), Mauá (35 min), Suzano (35 min), São Bernardo do Campo (40 min), Diadema (40 min), Osasco (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Guarulhos for a day out?
Campinas is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km north-west of Guarulhos and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Guarulhos?
For a weekend away from Guarulhos, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Piracicaba (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Taubaté (111 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Guarulhos?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Piracicaba at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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