The Wayro route from Criciúma to Camboriú is 163 miles (263 km), about 3 h 23 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 163 mi (263 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-445 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Criciúma to Camboriú: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (148 mi) and SC-445 (3 mi) carry about 93% of the 163 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Criciúma to Camboriú
| 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 | 10–158 | 148 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 158–163 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Criciúma and Camboriú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 39), Teatro Adolpho Mello (mile 116), São Miguel Aqueduct (mile 129), Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 129)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 76), Praia do Siriú (mile 87), Guarda do Embaú (mile 93), Praia de Naufragados (mile 98), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 39), Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 129)
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 do Siriú
Praia do Siriú in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the municipality's longest beach, with about 4 km of sand.
Guarda do Embaú
About 46 km south of Florianópolis, Guarda do Embaú (Praia da Guarda do Embaú) is a beach recognized as a World Surfing Reserve, the first of its kind in Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
São Miguel Aqueduct
Built in the 19th century to carry water from the São Miguel waterfall dam to the beach, this aqueduct is part of the Vila de São Miguel ensemble in Biguaçu, listed as national heritage in 1969.
Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores
Also called the Museu de São Miguel, the Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores in São Miguel da Terra Firme, Biguaçu, preserves the memory of Portuguese-Brazilian heritage in the greater Florianópolis area.
Once you reach Camboriú
Praia do Estaleirinho
The first of six beaches along Balneário Camboriú's Interpraias road, Praia do Estaleirinho has coarse sand and plenty of waves, and sits a little over 10 km from downtown.
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.
Praia das Taquaras
Reached by the Interpraias road, Praia das Taquaras (Praia de Taquaras) in Balneário Camboriú has about 1.1 km of coarse sand and calm but deep water, popular for surf casting, plus a small fishing community.
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From Criciúma to other places in Brazil
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- Criciúma to Jaraguá do Sul
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- Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão
- Criciúma to Guarapuava
- Criciúma to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Criciúma to Camboriú?
About 3 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Camboriú from Criciúma by car?
About 163 miles (263 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 Criciúma to Camboriú 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 Criciúma to Camboriú use?
In order: SC-445 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Criciúma and Camboriú?
Closest to the road: Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); São Miguel Aqueduct (aqueduct, mile 129, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (anthropology museum, mile 129, 0.1 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.