Plan on about 10 h 50 min of driving for the 509-mile (819 km) trip from Itanhaém to Erechim, 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 | 509 mi (819 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-476 → BR-153 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Itanhaém to Erechim is like
SP-230 (154 mi) and BR-153 (147 mi) carry about 59% of the 509 miles. It runs through 4 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Itanhaém to Erechim: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 1–43 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 43–197 | 154 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 197–225 | 28 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 225–226 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-476 | 226–359 | 133 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 359–506 | 147 | Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 506–509 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 153 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 405 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 478 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Stops between Itanhaém and Erechim
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 14)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 87), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 124), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 185), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 189), Graciosa State Park (mile 190), Monge State Park (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 14), Museum Casa Lacerda (mile 258), Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (mile 359)
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
Campina do Encantado State Park
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
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.
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.
Monge State Park
Monge State Park is a state park in Paraná, named after a monk, or monks, said to have lived for a time in a cave inside the park.
Museum Casa Lacerda
In the town of Lapa, Casa Lacerda is a historic building and federal museum that recreates a 19th-century home of Paraná's ranching elite, with every room furnished and decorated with period objects.
Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias
Created in 1996 in União da Vitória, Paraná, Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias protects about 236 hectares of araucaria forest, local wildlife and water sources.
More drives to Erechim
- Itapetininga to Erechim
- Tatuí to Erechim
- Botucatu to Erechim
- Presidente Prudente to Erechim
- Praia Grande to Erechim
- Santos to Erechim
From Itanhaém to other places in Brazil
- Itanhaém to Paranapiacaba
- Itanhaém to Ituiutaba
- Itanhaém to Penedo
- Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí
- Itanhaém to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Itanhaém to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itanhaém to Erechim?
About 10 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 509 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itanhaém to Erechim?
About 509 miles (819 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 Itanhaém to Erechim?
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 Itanhaém to Erechim use?
In order: SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-476 and BR-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itanhaém and Erechim?
Closest to the road: Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); Museum Casa Lacerda (museum, mile 258, 1 mi from the route); Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (museum, mile 359, 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.