Campinas to Palhoça is about 476 road miles (766 km): roughly 10 h 9 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-348 → SP-021 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Campinas to Palhoça drive plays out
SP-230 (216 mi) and BR-101 (132 mi) carry about 73% of the 476 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Campinas to Palhoça, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 2–7 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 8–47 | 39 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 47–63 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 65–281 | 216 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 281–301 | 20 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 301–343 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 343–475 | 132 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 475–476 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 237 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 343 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Places worth a stop between Campinas and Palhoça
- Nature and outdoors: Juqueri State Park (mile 43), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 171), Graciosa State Park (mile 273), Praia do Pinho (mile 429)
- Museums and history: Ponte Torta (mile 29), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 55), Estação da Memória (mile 370), Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (mile 419)
Mosteiro de São Bento
Jundiaí's Monastery of Saint Benedict was founded on June 2, 1667, and was originally called Hospício do Patriarca São Bento.
Ponte Torta
Known by several names, including Ponte Redonda and Ponte dos Bondes, Jundiaí's Ponte Torta is a heritage bridge protected by the city since 2008.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
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.
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.
Estação da Memória
Housed in Joinville's former railroad station, built in 1906, Estação da Memória showcases German-Brazilian architecture and the railway heritage that shaped the city's growth and industrialization.
Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí
Opened in 2010, the Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí covers prehistoric shell-mound (sambaqui) archaeology and the rural life of the lower Itajaí-Mirim valley on Santa Catarina's northern coast.
Praia do Pinho
Officially founded in 1984, Praia do Pinho in Balneário Camboriú is Brazil's first official naturist beach. The roughly 500-meter cove lies off the Interpraias road between Laranjeiras and Estaleirinho, with marked nude and clothing-optional areas.
Once you reach Palhoça
Teatro Adolpho Mello
Founded in 1854 in the historic center of São José, Santa Catarina, Teatro Adolpho Mello opened its building two years later and is the oldest surviving theater in the state.
More drives to Palhoça
- Itajaí to Palhoça
- Joinville to Palhoça
- Curitiba to Palhoça
- Ponta Grossa to Palhoça
- Sorocaba to Palhoça
- Praia Grande to Palhoça
From Campinas to other places in Brazil
- Campinas to Araraquara
- Campinas to Botucatu
- Campinas to Bauru
- Campinas to Franca
- Campinas to Uberlândia
- Campinas to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campinas to Palhoça?
About 10 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campinas to Palhoça?
About 476 miles (766 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 Campinas to Palhoça 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 Campinas to Palhoça use?
In order: SP-075, SP-348, SP-021, SP-230, BR-116, BR-376 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campinas to Palhoça?
Closest to the road: Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 55, 2 mi from the route); Estação da Memória (museum, mile 370, 1 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 429, 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.