Plan on about 12 h 60 min of driving for the 554-mile (892 km) trip from Itajaí to Trindade, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 554 mi (892 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-125 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Itajaí to Trindade drive plays out
BR-116 (236 mi) and BR-101 (106 mi) carry about 62% of the 554 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Itajaí to Trindade, road by road
| 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 | 121–357 | 236 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 357–358 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 358–366 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 366–372 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 372–385 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 385–462 | 77 | São Paulo |
| SP-125 | 462–516 | 54 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 516–519 | 3 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 519–551 | 32 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 551–554 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 79 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 547 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itajaí and Trindade
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 90), Graciosa State Park (mile 148), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 212), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Joinville Art Museum (mile 53), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 363), Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (mile 378), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 462), Aquário de Ubatuba (mile 517)
Joinville Art Museum
Opened on September 3, 1976, the Museu de Arte de Joinville documents, studies and conserves artworks, mainly by local artists. It is run by the Joinville Cultural Foundation and sits on Rua XV de Novembro.
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.
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.
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
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.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo
This Catholic basilica stands at the corner of Cásper Líbero Avenue and Santa Ifigênia Street in São Paulo's Santa Ifigênia district.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Aquário de Ubatuba
Opened in February 1996, the Aquário de Ubatuba is a privately run aquarium in Ubatuba whose mission is to preserve and share knowledge of biodiversity.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Trindade?
About 12 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 554 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itajaí to Trindade?
About 554 miles (892 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 Itajaí to Trindade?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Itajaí to Trindade use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-125. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itajaí to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Joinville Art Museum (art museum, mile 53, 2 mi from the route); Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (church, mile 378, 2 mi from the route); Aquário de Ubatuba (museum, mile 517, 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.