Joinville to Jacareí Road Trip: Where to Stop on the Way

By admin, 13 October, 2026

Joinville to Jacareí is about 376 road miles (605 km): roughly 8 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.

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Guaricana National ParkGraciosa State ParkRio Turvo State ParkCampina do Encantado State ParkBasilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)Aldeia de CarapicuíbaTeatro AugustaMuseu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de MedicinaMuseu Histórico Municipal de GuarulhosJoinvilleJacareí
Route from Joinville to Jacareí with the 9 stops listed below (blue dots).
Total distance376 mi (605 km)
Driving time, no stops8 h 11 min
Main roads, in orderBR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060
States on the routeSanta Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo
Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg)about 15.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic
Stops listed below9

Driving Joinville to Jacareí: the shape of the trip

BR-116 (236 mi) and BR-376 (42 mi) carry about 74% of the 376 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.

Roads you'll take from Joinville to Jacareí

RoadRoute miles (from–to)Length, miState
local roads0–44Santa Catarina
BR-1014–2824Santa Catarina
BR-37628–7042Santa Catarina, Paraná
BR-11670–306236Paraná, São Paulo
connecting roads306–3082São Paulo
SP-021308–3168São Paulo
connecting roads316–3215São Paulo
SP-015321–33110São Paulo
SP-060331–37140São Paulo
local roads371–3765São Paulo
  • Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
  • Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)

Breaking up the drive: stops between Joinville and Jacareí

  • Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 39), Graciosa State Park (mile 97), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 161), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 199)
  • Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 306), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 313), Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina (mile 329), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 336)

Guaricana National Park

Mile 39 · National park · 12 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.

Graciosa State Park

Mile 97 · State park · 6 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

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.

Rio Turvo State Park

Mile 161 · Protected area · 4 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

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

Mile 199 · State park · 7 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

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)

Mile 306 · Basilica · 3 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

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.

Aldeia de Carapicuíba

Mile 313 · Historic site · 2 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.

Teatro Augusta

Mile 328 · Theater · 2 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Teatro Augusta is a theater in São Paulo's Baixo Augusta area, in Cerqueira César, with 302 seats in its Sala Paulo Goulart and a smaller multipurpose experimental room.

Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina

Mile 329 · Museum · 2 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

In São Paulo, the Museu da História da Medicina, named for Jorge Michalany, keeps documents and materials used in medicine in Brazil and around the world.

Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos

Mile 336 · Museum · 3 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.

Arriving in Jacareí

Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley

Museum · in Jacareí

An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Joinville to Jacareí?

About 8 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 376 miles.

What is the driving distance from Joinville to Jacareí?

About 376 miles (605 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 Jacareí?

The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.

Which highways go from Joinville to Jacareí?

In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.

Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Jacareí?

Closest to the road: Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 313, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Augusta (theater, mile 328, 2 mi from the route); Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina (museum, mile 329, 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.