Plan on about 8 h 41 min of driving for the 421-mile (677 km) trip from Joinville to Presidente Prudente, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 421 mi (677 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 → PR-445 → PR-090 → SP-421 → SP-483 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Joinville to Presidente Prudente is like
BR-376 (166 mi) and PR-445 (75 mi) carry about 57% of the 421 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Joinville to Presidente Prudente
| 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 | 70–78 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 78–148 | 70 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 148–272 | 124 | Paraná |
| PR-445 | 272–347 | 75 | Paraná |
| PR-090 | 347–377 | 30 | Paraná |
| SP-421 | 377–398 | 21 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-483 | 398–405 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 405–419 | 14 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 419–421 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 378 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Joinville to Presidente Prudente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Curitiba Zoo (mile 74), Teatro Positivo (mile 86), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 95), Vila Velha State Park (mile 138)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 39), Vila Velha State Park (mile 138)
- Museums and history: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 95), Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 119), Casa da Memória Paraná (mile 155), Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Londrina (mile 319)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 74)
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.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Sede da Fazenda Cancela
Inside the Witmarsum Colony in the Campos Gerais of Paraná, the old headquarters house of Fazenda Cancela is a historic building that now serves as a museum.
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Cineteatro Ópera
Ponta Grossa's Cineteatro Ópera is a performance venue with three auditoriums totaling 933 seats, the main hall holding about 690 people.
Casa da Memória Paraná
In Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Casa da Memória Paraná is a museum and memorial that documents the history of the city, the Campos Gerais region and the state.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Londrina
Also called Londrina Cathedral, the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral is a Catholic church in the center of Londrina, in northern Paraná.
Arriving in Presidente Prudente
Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira
Named after actor Procópio Ferreira, this municipal theater in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, is the city's most-used public venue.
More drives to Presidente Prudente
- Araraquara to Presidente Prudente
- Limeira to Presidente Prudente
- Campinas to Presidente Prudente
- Jundiaí to Presidente Prudente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Presidente Prudente
- São Vicente to Presidente Prudente
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 Presidente Prudente?
About 8 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 421 miles.
How far is Presidente Prudente from Joinville by car?
About 421 miles (677 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 Presidente Prudente drive?
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 Presidente Prudente use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, BR-277, PR-445, PR-090, SP-421, SP-483 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Joinville to Presidente Prudente?
Closest to the road: Curitiba Zoo (zoo, mile 74, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 86, 0.5 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 95, 0.1 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.