Joinville to Poços de Caldas is about 471 road miles (758 km): roughly 10 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 471 mi (758 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → SP-344 → SP-342 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Joinville to Poços de Caldas drive plays out
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-340 (53 mi) carry about 61% of the 471 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Joinville to Poços de Caldas, 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 | 308–323 | 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 | 375–428 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 428–429 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 429–445 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 445–460 | 15 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 460–468 | 8 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 468–471 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 465 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Joinville and Poços de Caldas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 305)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 39), Graciosa State Park (mile 97), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 198), Jaraguá State Park (mile 322)
- Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 305), Museu do Índio (mile 305), Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 445)
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, within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
Jaraguá State Park
A former gold-era farm turned state park in 1961, Jaraguá State Park guards one of the last Atlantic Forest remnants in greater São Paulo, with trails around 1,135-meter Jaraguá Peak.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
Arriving in Poços de Caldas
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Poços de Caldas
- Limeira to Poços de Caldas
- Campinas to Poços de Caldas
- São Carlos to Poços de Caldas
- Jundiaí to Poços de Caldas
- Araraquara to Poços de Caldas
- Bragança Paulista to Poços de Caldas
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 Poços de Caldas?
About 10 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 471 miles.
What is the driving distance from Joinville to Poços de Caldas?
About 471 miles (758 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 Poços de Caldas?
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 Poços de Caldas?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, SP-344, SP-342 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Joinville and Poços de Caldas?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 305, 0.5 mi from the route); Jaraguá State Park (state park, mile 322, 1 mi from the route); Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 445, 1 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.