Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas is about 489 road miles (787 km): roughly 10 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 489 mi (787 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-280 → SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → SP-344 → SP-342 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-340 (53 mi) carry about 59% of the 489 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-280 | 1–7 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-108 | 7–25 | 18 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 25–46 | 21 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 46–88 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 88–324 | 236 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 324–326 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 326–341 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 341–342 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 342–378 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 378–379 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 379–390 | 11 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 390–393 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 393–446 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 446–447 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 447–463 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 463–478 | 15 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 478–485 | 7 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 485–489 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 47 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 480 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Poços de Caldas
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 106), Graciosa State Park (mile 115), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 216), Museu de História Natural (mile 388)
- Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 323), Our Lady of Exile Cathedral, Jundiaí (mile 360), Museu da Companhia Paulista (mile 362), Museu de História Natural (mile 388), Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 463)
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
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.
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.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
Our Lady of Exile Cathedral, Jundiaí
Jundiaí Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of Exile, is a Catholic church in São Paulo state. The first chapel to Our Lady of Exile here was built in 1651.
Museu da Companhia Paulista
Opened on March 9, 1979, in Jundiaí, this railway museum displays steam locomotive replicas, a station master's office, a ladies' waiting room and model railway layouts.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
When you get to Poços de Caldas
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Poços de Caldas
- Limeira to Poços de Caldas
- Campinas to Poços de Caldas
- São Carlos to Poços de Caldas
- Jundiaí to Poços de Caldas
- Araraquara to Poços de Caldas
- Bragança Paulista to Poços de Caldas
From Jaraguá do Sul to other places in Brazil
- Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana
- Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão
- Jaraguá do Sul to Itu
- Jaraguá do Sul to Ourinhos
- Jaraguá do Sul to Paranapiacaba
- Jaraguá do Sul to Itapetininga
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas?
About 10 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 489 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas?
About 489 miles (787 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 Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas?
In order: BR-280, SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, SP-344, SP-342 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jaraguá do Sul to Poços de Caldas?
Closest to the road: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (basilica, mile 323, 3 mi from the route); Museu de História Natural (museum, mile 388, 2 mi from the route); Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 463, 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.