Criciúma to Paranaguá is about 296 road miles (477 km): roughly 6 h 12 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.”
| Total distance | 296 mi (477 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-445 → BR-101 → SC-417 → PR-412 → PR-508 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Criciúma to Paranaguá
BR-101 (229 mi) and PR-508 (18 mi) carry about 83% of the 296 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Criciúma to Paranaguá, 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 | 10–239 | 229 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 239–244 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-417 | 244–258 | 14 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 258–263 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-412 | 263–270 | 7 | Paraná |
| PR-508 | 270–288 | 18 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 288–296 | 8 | Paraná |
- Mile 252 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Places worth a stop between Criciúma and Paranaguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 39), Praia da Ilhota (mile 156)
- Nature and outdoors: Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 76), Guarda do Embaú (mile 93), Praia da Ilhota (mile 156), Boguaçu State Park (mile 255), Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park (mile 269), Parque Estadual Rio da Onça (mile 271)
- Museums and history: Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 39), Palácio Marcos Konder (mile 170), Estação da Memória (mile 218)
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.
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 da Ilhota
On Itapema's coast in Santa Catarina, Praia da Ilhota pairs clear water and a wide strip of coarse golden sand with a string of seafood spots, and its slightly choppy sea draws local surfers.
Palácio Marcos Konder
In the city of Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Palácio Marcos Konder is a 20th-century building listed as protected heritage by the FCC.
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.
Boguaçu State Park
Boguaçu State Park (Parque Estadual do Boguaçu) is a protected state park in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park
In the Brazilian state of Paraná, Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park protects an important bird nesting site and a refuge and feeding ground for fish, including two endangered grouper species.
Parque Estadual Rio da Onça
Created by state decree on June 5, 1981, Parque Estadual Rio da Onça is a protected conservation area in Matinhos, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
More drives to Paranaguá
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Criciúma to other places in Brazil
- Criciúma to Camboriú
- Criciúma to Bento Gonçalves
- Criciúma to Jaraguá do Sul
- Criciúma to Francisco Beltrão
- Criciúma to Guarapuava
- Criciúma to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Criciúma to Paranaguá?
About 6 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 296 miles.
How far is Paranaguá from Criciúma by car?
About 296 miles (477 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 Paranaguá?
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 Paranaguá?
In order: SC-445, BR-101, SC-417, PR-412, PR-508 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Criciúma to Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 156, 0.2 mi from the route); Estação da Memória (museum, mile 218, 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.