The Wayro route from Joinville to Passos is 551 miles (887 km), about 11 h 39 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 551 mi (887 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → BR-449 → BR-491 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Joinville to Passos: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-340 (103 mi) carry about 62% of the 551 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Joinville to Passos
| 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 | 308–323 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 323–324 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 324–360 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 360–361 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 361–372 | 11 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 372–375 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 375–478 | 103 | São Paulo |
| BR-449 | 478–487 | 9 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 487–518 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 518–549 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 549–551 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 480 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Joinville to Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 305), Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (mile 473)
- 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 198), Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (mile 473)
- Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 305), Museu do Índio (mile 305), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 313), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 377)
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.
Graciosa State Park
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
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
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)
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.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
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.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião is a permanent preservation area in Mococa, in inland São Paulo state, created in 1996 through the efforts of Vila Quintino residents and the Fundação Ecologia e Vida.
More drives to Passos
- Uberaba to Passos
- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
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 Passos?
About 11 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
How far is Passos from Joinville by car?
About 551 miles (887 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 Passos?
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 Passos?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, BR-449, BR-491 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Passos?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 305, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (museum, mile 377, 1 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (nature reserve, mile 473, 0.8 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.