The Wayro route from Criciúma to Apucarana is 524 miles (844 km), about 10 h 44 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 524 mi (844 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-445 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Criciúma to Apucarana
BR-101 (235 mi) and BR-376 (198 mi) carry about 83% of the 524 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Criciúma to Apucarana, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-445 | 6–9 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 10–245 | 235 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 245–288 | 43 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 288–296 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 296–365 | 69 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 365–520 | 155 | Paraná |
| local roads | 520–524 | 4 | Paraná |
- Mile 245 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Stops between Criciúma and Apucarana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 39)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 76), Praia de Naufragados (mile 98), Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha (mile 105), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 39), Joinville Art Museum (mile 220), Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 290), Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 336), Museu de Arqueologia de Ponta Grossa (mile 367)
Museu Willy Zumblick
In downtown Tubarão, Santa Catarina, the Museu Willy Zumblick keeps a permanent exhibition of part of the collection of local-born artist Willy Zumblick.
Lagoa de Ibiraquera
Lagoa de Ibiraquera is a coastal lagoon in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, whose sandbar along the shore gives names to Barra de Ibiraquera and Praia de Ibiraquera.
Praia de Naufragados
Praia de Naufragados is a beach about 1.45 km long on Santa Catarina Island in Florianópolis, reachable only by a 4 km walking trail.
Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha
On the south bay of Florianópolis, Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha is made up of several small beaches. Ribeirão da Ilha was the first part of Florianópolis to be settled, inhabited by the Carijó people in the 16th century.
Praia do Balneário do Estreito
Praia do Balneário do Estreito stretches 1.8 km on the mainland side of Florianópolis, with views of small islands in North Bay, the Hercílio Luz Bridge and, to the other side, the city of Biguaçu.
Joinville Art Museum
Opened on September 3, 1976, the Museu de Arte de Joinville documents, studies and conserves artworks, mainly by local artists. It is run by the Joinville Cultural Foundation and sits on Rua XV de Novembro.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
Sede da Fazenda Cancela
Inside the Witmarsum Colony in the Campos Gerais of Paraná, the old headquarters house of Fazenda Cancela is a historic building that now serves as a museum.
Museu de Arqueologia de Ponta Grossa
Officially the Museu de Arqueologia Ciro Flamarion Cardoso, this Ponta Grossa museum opened in 2001 and holds objects on the history, art and archaeology of ancient Egypt.
More drives to Apucarana
- São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana
- São Carlos to Apucarana
- Limeira to Apucarana
- Campinas to Apucarana
- Jundiaí to Apucarana
- Franca to Apucarana
From Criciúma to other places in Brazil
- Criciúma to Camboriú
- Criciúma to Bento Gonçalves
- Criciúma to Jaraguá do Sul
- Criciúma to Paranaguá
- Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão
- Criciúma to Guarapuava
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Criciúma to Apucarana?
About 10 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 524 miles.
How far is Apucarana from Criciúma by car?
About 524 miles (844 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 Criciúma to Apucarana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Criciúma to Apucarana?
In order: SC-445, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Criciúma and Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Lagoa de Ibiraquera (lagoon, mile 76, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Arqueologia de Ponta Grossa (museum, mile 367, 1 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.