Plan on about 7 h 60 min of driving for the 391-mile (629 km) trip from Joinville to Novo Hamburgo, before any 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 391 mi (629 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-290 → ERS-118 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Joinville to Novo Hamburgo
BR-101 (313 mi) and BR-290 (45 mi) carry about 92% of the 391 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Joinville to Novo Hamburgo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 5–318 | 313 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 318–320 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 320–365 | 45 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 365–366 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-118 | 366–379 | 13 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 379–380 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 380–390 | 10 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 390–391 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 264 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Novo Hamburgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Estaleirinho (mile 64), Praia da Ilhota (mile 66), Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 93), Teatro Adolpho Mello (mile 106), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 184), Morro de Osório Protected Area (mile 321), Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (mile 384)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Estaleirinho (mile 64), Praia da Ilhota (mile 66), Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 146), Itapeva State Park (mile 268)
- Museums and history: Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 93), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 184), Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (mile 384)
Praia do Estaleirinho
The first of six beaches along Balneário Camboriú's Interpraias road, Praia do Estaleirinho has coarse sand and plenty of waves, and sits a little over 10 km from downtown.
Praia da Ilhota
On Itapema's coast in Santa Catarina, Praia da Ilhota pairs clear water and a wide strip of coarse golden sand with a string of seafood spots, and its slightly choppy sea draws local surfers.
Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores
Also called the Museu de São Miguel, the Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores in São Miguel da Terra Firme, Biguaçu, preserves the memory of Portuguese-Brazilian heritage in the greater Florianópolis area.
Teatro Adolpho Mello
Founded in 1854 in the historic center of São José, Santa Catarina, Teatro Adolpho Mello opened its building two years later and is the oldest surviving theater in the state.
Lagoa de Ibiraquera
Lagoa de Ibiraquera is a coastal lagoon in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, whose sandbar along the shore gives names to Barra de Ibiraquera and Praia de Ibiraquera.
Museu Willy Zumblick
In downtown Tubarão, Santa Catarina, the Museu Willy Zumblick keeps a permanent exhibition of part of the collection of local-born artist Willy Zumblick.
Itapeva State Park
Itapeva State Park is a protected area managed at the state level in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, one of the parks in the state system.
Morro de Osório Protected Area
Created in 1994, the Morro de Osório Environmental Protection Area is a municipal conservation unit of Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, originally covering about 6,896 acres.
Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo"
Dedicated to the history of São Leopoldo and German colonization in Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu Histórico Visconde de São Leopoldo keeps a collection of objects, images and documents about the settlers. It is a privately run museum.
In Novo Hamburgo itself
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Gonzaga
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Gonzaga is the main church of Novo Hamburgo, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Schmitt-Presser Museum
In Novo Hamburgo's Hamburgo Velho district, the Schmitt-Presser Museum is a history museum set in a mansion built in the first half of the 1800s by German immigrant Johann Peter Schmitt.
More drives to Novo Hamburgo
- Ponta Grossa to Novo Hamburgo
- Curitiba to Novo Hamburgo
- Itajaí to Novo Hamburgo
- Blumenau to Novo Hamburgo
- São José to Novo Hamburgo
- Florianópolis to Novo Hamburgo
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 Novo Hamburgo?
About 7 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
How far is Novo Hamburgo from Joinville by car?
About 391 miles (629 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 Novo Hamburgo drive?
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 Novo Hamburgo?
In order: BR-101, BR-290, ERS-118 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Novo Hamburgo?
Closest to the road: Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 66, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (anthropology museum, mile 93, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 184, 0.2 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.