Plan on about 11 h 13 min of driving for the 508-mile (817 km) trip from Itu to Tubarão, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 508 mi (817 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 → SP-079 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Itu to Tubarão is like
BR-101 (207 mi) and SP-230 (136 mi) carry about 68% of the 508 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itu to Tubarão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 2–16 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 16–20 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 20–26 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 26–29 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-079 | 29–103 | 74 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 103–239 | 136 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 239–258 | 19 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 258–259 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 259–301 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 301–508 | 207 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 195 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tubarão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia da Ilhota (mile 391)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 129), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 231), Praia da Ilhota (mile 391), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 428), Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha (mile 442), Praia de Naufragados (mile 449), Guarda do Embaú (mile 454)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa Fritz Alt (mile 327)
Teatro Municipal Teotônio Vilela
Opened in January 1983, Sorocaba's Teotônio Vilela Municipal Theater is part of the Alto da Boa Vista complex alongside the Palácio dos Tropeiros, City Council and Municipal Library.
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.
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.
Museu Casa Fritz Alt
Artist Fritz Alt's 1940s home in Joinville opened as a museum in 1975; its setting on Morro do Boa Vista gives visitors a panoramic view of the city.
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 Balneário do Estreito
Praia do Balneário do Estreito stretches 1.8 km on the mainland side of Florianópolis, with views of small islands in North Bay, the Hercílio Luz Bridge and, to the other side, the city of Biguaçu.
Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha
On the south bay of Florianópolis, Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha is made up of several small beaches. Ribeirão da Ilha was the first part of Florianópolis to be settled, inhabited by the Carijó people in the 16th century.
Praia de Naufragados
Praia de Naufragados is a beach about 1.45 km long on Santa Catarina Island in Florianópolis, reachable only by a 4 km walking trail.
Guarda do Embaú
About 46 km south of Florianópolis, Guarda do Embaú (Praia da Guarda do Embaú) is a beach recognized as a World Surfing Reserve, the first of its kind in Brazil.
Once you reach Tubarão
Museu Willy Zumblick
In downtown Tubarão, Santa Catarina, the Museu Willy Zumblick keeps a permanent exhibition of part of the collection of local-born artist Willy Zumblick.
More drives to Tubarão
- Palhoça to Tubarão
- Camboriú to Tubarão
- Itajaí to Tubarão
- Blumenau to Tubarão
- Jaraguá do Sul to Tubarão
- Porto Alegre to Tubarão
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itu to Tubarão?
About 11 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is Tubarão from Itu by car?
About 508 miles (817 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 Itu to Tubarão drive?
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 Itu to Tubarão use?
In order: SP-075, SPI 091/270, SP-270, SP-079, SP-230, BR-116, BR-376 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itu to Tubarão?
Closest to the road: Teatro Municipal Teotônio Vilela (theater, mile 21, 2 mi from the route); Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 391, 0.2 mi from the route); Praia do Balneário do Estreito (beach, mile 428, 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.