The Wayro route from Itajaí to Marília is 447 miles (719 km), about 9 h 11 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 447 mi (719 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-153 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Itajaí to Marília drive plays out
BR-153 (208 mi) and BR-376 (79 mi) carry about 64% of the 447 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itajaí to Marília
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–78 | 74 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 78–121 | 43 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 121–129 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 129–198 | 69 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 198–234 | 36 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 234–442 | 208 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 442–443 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 443–447 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 79 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itajaí and Marília
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Vila Velha State Park (mile 188), Museu Casa do Colono de Tibagi (mile 258), Mina Velha State Park (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 188), Mina Velha State Park (mile 321)
- Museums and history: Estação da Memória (mile 52), Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização (mile 52), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 165), Museu Campos Gerais (mile 203), Museu Casa do Colono de Tibagi (mile 258)
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.
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.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
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.
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.
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 Casa do Colono de Tibagi
Inside Parque Risseti in Tibagi, Paraná, Museu Casa do Colono is an ethnographic museum showing the homes, habits and customs of European immigrants, along with tropeiro activity.
Mina Velha State Park
Mina Velha State Park in Ibaiti, Paraná, is a conservation area that grew out of a zone of old coal mines, now inactive.
When you get to Marília
Museu de Paleontologia de Marília
One of the few museums in Brazil devoted entirely to paleontology, the Museu de Paleontologia de Marília is a science museum in Marília, São Paulo state.
More drives to Marília
- São Carlos to Marília
- Limeira to Marília
- Franca to Marília
- Jundiaí to Marília
- São Paulo to Marília
- Mogi das Cruzes to Marília
From Itajaí to other places in Brazil
- Itajaí to Paranaguá
- Itajaí to Guarapuava
- Itajaí to Passo Fundo
- Itajaí to São Leopoldo
- Itajaí to Itanhaém
- Itajaí to Novo Hamburgo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itajaí to Marília?
About 9 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 447 miles.
How far is Marília from Itajaí by car?
About 447 miles (719 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 Itajaí to Marília drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itajaí to Marília?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, BR-277 and BR-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itajaí and Marília?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 145, 0.3 mi from the route); Vila Velha State Park (state park, mile 188, 0.9 mi from the route); Mina Velha State Park (state park, mile 321, 0.4 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.