By road, Camboriú and Penedo are about 550 miles (885 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 38 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 550 mi (885 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Camboriú to Penedo is like
BR-116 (237 mi) and SP-060 (158 mi) carry about 72% of the 550 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Camboriú to Penedo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 2–85 | 83 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 85–127 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 127–364 | 237 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 364–365 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 365–373 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 373–378 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 378–388 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 388–546 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 546–550 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 86 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 192 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 533 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Camboriú to Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 488), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 492)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 97), Graciosa State Park (mile 155), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 219), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 256)
- Museums and history: Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 60), Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 363), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 488), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 492)
Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
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
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
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.
Teatro São Pedro
Teatro São Pedro in São Paulo was created by the Portuguese Manuel Fernandes Lopes and opened on January 20, 1917, with performances of A Moreninha and O Escravo de Lúcifer.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
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.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
From Camboriú to other places in Brazil
- Camboriú to Itanhaém
- Camboriú to Bento Gonçalves
- Camboriú to Apucarana
- Camboriú to Erechim
- Camboriú to Cubatão
- Camboriú to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Camboriú to Penedo?
About 11 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 550 miles.
How far is Penedo from Camboriú by car?
About 550 miles (885 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.
Is it safe to drive from Camboriú to Penedo?
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 Camboriú to Penedo use?
In order: 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Camboriú to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Teatro São Pedro (theater, mile 385, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 488, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 492, 0.5 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.