The Wayro route from Blumenau to São Carlos is 504 miles (811 km), about 11 h 1 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 504 mi (811 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Blumenau–São Carlos drive in a few lines
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-310 (47 mi) carry about 56% of the 504 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Blumenau to São Carlos
| 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 | 357–373 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 373–374 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 374–418 | 44 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 418–422 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 422–454 | 32 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 454–501 | 47 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 501–504 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 78 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 184 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to São Carlos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 355)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 89), Graciosa State Park (mile 147), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 210), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 248)
- Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 355), Museu do Índio (mile 355), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 362), Pinacoteca Diógenes Duarte Paes (mile 392), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 468)
Guaricana National Park
Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.
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.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
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.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Pinacoteca Diógenes Duarte Paes
Founded in 2008 in Jundiaí, this art gallery is part of a city cultural center and holds 189 works by local, Brazilian and international artists.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
On the Unesp university campus in Rio Claro, the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert occupies the building of the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny at the Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences.
In São Carlos itself
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César
Now called Museu de São Carlos, this museum opened in 1957 and holds over 7,000 items about the city, including a replica of a carriage like Dom Pedro II's from his 1886 visit.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
Astronomical Observatory Dietrich Schiel
On USP's Campus 1 in São Carlos, the Dietrich Schiel Observatory opened in April 1986, coinciding with the passage of Halley's Comet, and belongs to the university's science outreach center.
More drives to São Carlos
- Jundiaí to São Carlos
- São Paulo to São Carlos
- São Vicente to São Carlos
- Santos to São Carlos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Carlos
- Taubaté to São Carlos
From Blumenau to other places in Brazil
- Blumenau to Apucarana
- Blumenau to São Leopoldo
- Blumenau to Novo Hamburgo
- Blumenau to Itu
- Blumenau to Tatuí
- Blumenau to Campo Mourão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Blumenau to São Carlos?
About 11 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 504 miles.
How far is São Carlos from Blumenau by car?
About 504 miles (811 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 São Carlos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Blumenau to São Carlos use?
In order: SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Blumenau to São Carlos?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 355, 0.5 mi from the route); Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (basilica, mile 355, 3 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 362, 2 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.