Plan on about 10 h 11 min of driving for the 470-mile (756 km) trip from Florianópolis to Mogi das Cruzes, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 470 mi (756 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-282 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-088 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Florianópolis–Mogi das Cruzes drive in a few lines
BR-116 (236 mi) and BR-101 (127 mi) carry about 77% of the 470 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 Mogi das Cruzes
| 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 | 413–421 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 421–426 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 426–440 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 440–460 | 20 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 460–461 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-088 | 461–467 | 6 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 467–470 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Mogi das Cruzes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia da Ilhota (mile 43)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Ilhota (mile 43), Graciosa State Park (mile 203), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 303)
- Museums and history: Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 107), Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 411), Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (mile 426), Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 428), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 433), Memorial de 32 (mile 434)
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.
Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
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.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo
Inside the University of São Paulo campus, the Oceanographic Museum, founded in 1988, has permanent exhibits on ocean dynamics, structure and biodiversity and on oceanographic science.
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
Memorial de 32
Opened on July 9, 2005, in the building of the Historical and Geographical Institute of São Paulo, Memorial de 32 holds documents and military artifacts from the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.
Once you reach Mogi das Cruzes
St. Ann Cathedral, Mogi das Cruzes
Mogi das Cruzes Cathedral, dedicated to St. Ann, stands where the town's first chapel was built and became the seat of the Diocese of Mogi das Cruzes, created in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá
The Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá in Mogi das Cruzes was founded on November 19, 1958, as part of São Paulo state's network of historical and teaching museums.
Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes
Opened on September 24, 2016, the Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes is an art museum showing visual art by artists from Mogi das Cruzes and invited guests.
More drives to Mogi das Cruzes
- Campinas to Mogi das Cruzes
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi das Cruzes
- Uberlândia to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes
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 Mogi das Cruzes?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
What is the driving distance from Florianópolis to Mogi das Cruzes?
About 470 miles (756 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 Florianópolis to Mogi das Cruzes?
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 Mogi das Cruzes?
In order: BR-282, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-088. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Florianópolis to Mogi das Cruzes?
Closest to the road: Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 43, 0.2 mi from the route); Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (museum, mile 428, 1 mi from the route); Memorial de 32 (museum, mile 434, 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.