Blumenau to Penedo is about 542 road miles (873 km): roughly 11 h 56 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 542 mi (873 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Blumenau to Penedo: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-060 (158 mi) carry about 73% of the 542 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Blumenau to Penedo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-108 | 14–56 | 42 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 57–77 | 20 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 77–119 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| connecting roads | 119–120 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 120–356 | 236 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 357–365 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 365–370 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 370–381 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 381–539 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 539–542 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 78 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 184 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 525 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Blumenau to Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 355), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 481), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 485)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 89), Graciosa State Park (mile 147), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 211), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Museu do Índio (mile 355), Pátio do Colégio (mile 378), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 481), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 485)
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Rio Turvo State Park
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Teatro Ruth Escobar
Actress Ruth Escobar founded this São Paulo theater in 1963, and Teatro Ruth Escobar still carries her name.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
When you get to Penedo
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
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From Blumenau to other places in Brazil
- Blumenau to Apucarana
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- Blumenau to Itu
- Blumenau to Tatuí
- Blumenau to Campo Mourão
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Blumenau to Penedo?
About 11 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
How far is Penedo from Blumenau by car?
About 542 miles (873 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Blumenau to Penedo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Blumenau to Penedo?
In order: SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Blumenau and Penedo?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 355, 0.5 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 481, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 485, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.