The Wayro route from Joinville to Barra do Piraí is 542 miles (872 km), about 11 h 38 min of driving without 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.”
| Distance by road | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Joinville–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
BR-116 (243 mi) and SP-060 (175 mi) carry about 77% of the 542 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Joinville to Barra do Piraí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–28 | 24 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 28–70 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 70–306 | 236 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 306–308 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 308–316 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 316–321 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 321–331 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 331–506 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 506–513 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 513–514 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 514–519 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 519–541 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 541–542 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 475 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Joinville to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Memorial da Imigração Judaica (mile 329), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 436), Itatiaia National Park (mile 485)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 39), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 98), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 161), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 199), Itatiaia National Park (mile 485)
- Museums and history: Casa Número Um (mile 329), Memorial da Imigração Judaica (mile 329), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 407), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 436)
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.
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
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.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Campina do Encantado State Park, in the São Paulo state town of Pariquera-Açu, protects a peat bog and a patch of wetland forest, described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific interest.
Casa Número Um
Casa Número Um is a three-story historic townhouse in central São Paulo, built where a rammed-earth house stood whose first recorded owner, in 1689, was Francisco Dias.
Memorial da Imigração Judaica
In São Paulo's Bom Retiro neighborhood, the Memorial da Imigração Judaica holds the state's oldest synagogue, Kehilat Israel, and tells the story of Jewish immigrants to Brazil through documents, photos and objects.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
In Barra do Piraí itself
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Joinville to other places in Brazil
- Joinville to Paranaguá
- Joinville to Ponta Grossa
- Joinville to Guarapuava
- Joinville to Itanhaém
- Joinville to Chapecó
- Joinville to Ourinhos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Joinville to Barra do Piraí?
About 11 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Joinville by car?
About 542 miles (872 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 Joinville to Barra do Piraí 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 Joinville to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Memorial da Imigração Judaica (migration museum, mile 329, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 436, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 485, 0.3 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.