Plan on about 11 h 55 min of driving for the 504-mile (811 km) trip from Joinville to Trindade, 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 | 504 mi (811 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-125 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Joinville to Trindade
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-070 (76 mi) carry about 62% of the 504 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Joinville to Trindade
| 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 | 308–316 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 316–321 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 321–335 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 335–411 | 76 | São Paulo |
| SP-125 | 411–466 | 55 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 466–469 | 3 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 469–500 | 31 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 500–504 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 29 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 497 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Joinville and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 337)
- 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), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 337)
- Museums and history: Pátio do Colégio (mile 329), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 337), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 411), Casa da Farinha (mile 489), Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba (mile 490)
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.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Casa da Farinha
Listed as municipal heritage in 2003, Ubatuba's Casa da Farinha is a preserved former mill built in 1885 by Firmino Joaquim Ferreira Veiga.
Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba
Protected since 1990 for its historic interest, the Vila de Picinguaba in Ubatuba keeps traces of early 19th-century sugar production and wattle-and-daub caiçara homes with leaf roofs.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Trindade?
About 11 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 504 miles.
How far is Trindade from Joinville by car?
About 504 miles (811 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 Trindade 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 Trindade use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-125. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Joinville and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Ecological Park of Tietê (museum, mile 337, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa da Farinha (historic site, mile 489, 1 mi from the route); Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba (historic site, mile 490, 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.