Jaraguá do Sul to Pouso Alegre is about 462 road miles (744 km): roughly 10 h 23 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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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 | 462 mi (744 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-280 → SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-023 → SP-010 → SP-008 → CPL-025 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Jaraguá do Sul–Pouso Alegre drive in a few lines
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-008 (90 mi) carry about 71% of the 462 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Jaraguá do Sul and Pouso Alegre
| 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 | 326–344 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 344–346 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 346–354 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-023 | 354–359 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 359–360 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 360–365 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 365–455 | 90 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 455–456 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| CPL-025 | 456–461 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 461–462 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 47 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 401 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Jaraguá do Sul to Pouso Alegre
- Nature and outdoors: Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 116), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 179), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 217), Jaraguá State Park (mile 340), Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 347), Juqueri State Park (mile 349), Cantareira State Park (mile 357), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 372)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 88), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 372)
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
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.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
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.
Jaraguá State Park
A former gold-era farm turned state park in 1961, Jaraguá State Park guards one of the last Atlantic Forest remnants in greater São Paulo, with trails around 1,135-meter Jaraguá Peak.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
Cantareira State Park
In the Serra da Cantareira range, Cantareira State Park protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest north of the city of São Paulo.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
When you get to Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Pouso Alegre
- São José dos Campos to Pouso Alegre
- São Paulo to Pouso Alegre
- Itu to Pouso Alegre
- Santos to Pouso Alegre
- São Vicente to Pouso Alegre
- Sorocaba to Pouso Alegre
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 is the drive from Jaraguá do Sul to Pouso Alegre?
About 10 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 462 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jaraguá do Sul to Pouso Alegre?
About 462 miles (744 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 Pouso Alegre?
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 Jaraguá do Sul to Pouso Alegre use?
In order: BR-280, SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-023, SP-010, SP-008 and CPL-025. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jaraguá do Sul and Pouso Alegre?
Closest to the road: Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (museum, mile 88, 3 mi from the route); Jaraguá State Park (state park, mile 340, 1 mi from the route); Juqueri State Park (state park, mile 349, 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.