Plan on about 10 h 39 min of driving for the 506-mile (814 km) trip from Florianópolis to Limeira, before any 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 506 mi (814 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-282 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Florianópolis to Limeira
BR-116 (236 mi) and BR-101 (127 mi) carry about 72% of the 506 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Florianópolis to Limeira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| BR-282 | 2–5 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 6–133 | 127 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 133–175 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 175–411 | 236 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 411–413 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 413–428 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 428–429 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 429–473 | 44 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 473–478 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 478–499 | 21 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 499–502 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 502–506 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Florianópolis and Limeira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Miguel Aqueduct (mile 16)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Pinho (mile 47), Guaricana National Park (mile 145), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 203), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 266), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 303)
- Museums and history: Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização (mile 107), Museu da Companhia Paulista (mile 450)
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.
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.
Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização
Joinville's Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização keeps memories, stories and objects tied to immigration in southern Brazil; it was created by federal law in 1957.
Guaricana National Park
Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
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
Campina do Encantado State Park, in the São Paulo state town of Pariquera-Açu, protects a peat bog and a patch of wetland forest, described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific interest.
Teatro Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Museu da Companhia Paulista
Opened on March 9, 1979, in Jundiaí, this railway museum displays steam locomotive replicas, a station master's office, a ladies' waiting room and model railway layouts.
More drives to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Bauru to Limeira
- São Vicente to Limeira
- Santos to Limeira
- Mogi das Cruzes to Limeira
- Taubaté to Limeira
From Florianópolis to other places in Brazil
- Florianópolis to Jaraguá do Sul
- Florianópolis to Paranaguá
- Florianópolis to Ponta Grossa
- Florianópolis to Caxias do Sul
- Florianópolis to Novo Hamburgo
- Florianópolis to Bento Gonçalves
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Florianópolis to Limeira?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
What is the driving distance from Florianópolis to Limeira?
About 506 miles (814 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 Florianópolis to Limeira drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Florianópolis to Limeira?
In order: BR-282, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-348, SPA-102/330 and SP-330. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Florianópolis to Limeira?
Closest to the road: São Miguel Aqueduct (aqueduct, mile 16, 0.3 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 47, 2 mi from the route); Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização (museum, mile 107, 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.