Plan on about 5 h 29 min of driving for the 257-mile (414 km) trip from Florianópolis to Ponta Grossa, 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.”
| Distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-282 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Florianópolis–Ponta Grossa drive in a few lines
BR-101 (127 mi) and BR-277 (70 mi) carry about 77% of the 257 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Florianópolis to Ponta Grossa
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 175–176 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 176–183 | 7 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 183–253 | 70 | Paraná |
| local roads | 253–257 | 4 | Paraná |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Places worth a stop between Florianópolis and Ponta Grossa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Miguel Aqueduct (mile 16), Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 17), Praia da Ilhota (mile 43), Praia do Estaleirinho (mile 45), Teatro Positivo (mile 192), Vila Velha State Park (mile 243)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Ilhota (mile 43), Praia do Estaleirinho (mile 45), Praia das Taquaras (mile 47), Guaricana National Park (mile 145), Vila Velha State Park (mile 243)
- Museums and history: Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 17), Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização (mile 107)
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
When you get to Ponta Grossa
Casa da Memória Paraná
In Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Casa da Memória Paraná is a museum and memorial that documents the history of the city, the Campos Gerais region and the state.
Cineteatro Ópera
Ponta Grossa's Cineteatro Ópera is a performance venue with three auditoriums totaling 933 seats, the main hall holding about 690 people.
Museu Campos Gerais
Run by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Museu Campos Gerais works to preserve the cultural heritage of Paraná's Campos Gerais region.
More drives to Ponta Grossa
- Piracicaba to Ponta Grossa
- Jundiaí to Ponta Grossa
- Santos to Ponta Grossa
- Mogi das Cruzes to Ponta Grossa
- São José dos Campos to Ponta Grossa
- Porto Alegre to Ponta Grossa
From Florianópolis to other places in Brazil
- Florianópolis to Jaraguá do Sul
- Florianópolis to Paranaguá
- Florianópolis to Caxias do Sul
- Florianópolis to Novo Hamburgo
- Florianópolis to Bento Gonçalves
- Florianópolis to Santa Cruz do Sul
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Florianópolis to Ponta Grossa?
About 5 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 257 miles.
What is the driving distance from Florianópolis to Ponta Grossa?
About 257 miles (414 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 Ponta Grossa?
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 Ponta Grossa?
In order: BR-282, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Florianópolis to Ponta Grossa?
Closest to the road: São Miguel Aqueduct (aqueduct, mile 16, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (anthropology museum, mile 17, 0.1 mi from the route); Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 43, 0.2 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.