Joinville to Fumaça is about 512 road miles (824 km): roughly 11 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 512 mi (824 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → RJ-161 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Joinville to Fumaça is like
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-060 (161 mi) carry about 78% of the 512 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Joinville to Fumaça
| 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 | 331–492 | 161 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 492–494 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 494–504 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 504–512 | 8 | 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 Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 435)
- 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), Pedra Selada State Park (mile 500)
- Museums and history: Prestes Maia Gallery (mile 329), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 384), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 435)
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
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.
Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia
Businessman Franco Zampari founded the Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia in 1948 in Bela Vista, a neighborhood in the central zone of São Paulo.
Prestes Maia Gallery
An underground arts space linking Patriarca Square with Anhangabaú Valley, the Prestes Maia Gallery is where São Paulo's first public escalators opened in 1955.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
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 is the drive from Joinville to Fumaça?
About 11 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 512 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Joinville by car?
About 512 miles (824 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 Joinville to Fumaça?
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 Fumaça use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060 and RJ-161. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Prestes Maia Gallery (art gallery, mile 329, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (museum, mile 384, 2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 435, 0.4 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.