Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão is about 544 road miles (875 km): roughly 11 h 35 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 544 mi (875 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-015 → SP-021 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão is like
SP-230 (216 mi) and BR-101 (207 mi) carry about 78% of the 544 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–30 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 30–43 | 13 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 43–49 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 49–58 | 9 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 58–59 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 59–275 | 216 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 275–295 | 20 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 295–337 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 337–544 | 207 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 231 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mogi das Cruzes and Tubarão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sítio Morrinhos (mile 37)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 165), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 203), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 267), Praia das Taquaras (mile 423), Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha (mile 478), Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 507)
- Museums and history: Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (mile 36), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 37), Joinville Art Museum (mile 362)
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center opened on April 21, 2001, on Álvares Penteado Street in São Paulo's historic center, near São Bento metro station.
Sítio Morrinhos
Also known as Chácara de São Bento, Sítio Morrinhos is an architectural complex with an 18th-century main house and annexes from the 19th and 20th centuries, part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo's Historic Houses.
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.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Joinville Art Museum
Opened on September 3, 1976, the Museu de Arte de Joinville documents, studies and conserves artworks, mainly by local artists. It is run by the Joinville Cultural Foundation and sits on Rua XV de Novembro.
Praia das Taquaras
Reached by the Interpraias road, Praia das Taquaras (Praia de Taquaras) in Balneário Camboriú has about 1.1 km of coarse sand and calm but deep water, popular for surf casting, plus a small fishing community.
Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha
On the south bay of Florianópolis, Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha is made up of several small beaches. Ribeirão da Ilha was the first part of Florianópolis to be settled, inhabited by the Carijó people in the 16th century.
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.
Once you reach Tubarão
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.
More drives to Tubarão
- Palhoça to Tubarão
- Camboriú to Tubarão
- Itajaí to Tubarão
- Blumenau to Tubarão
- Jaraguá do Sul to Tubarão
- Porto Alegre to Tubarão
From Mogi das Cruzes to other places in Brazil
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cubatão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Vicente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bragança Paulista
- Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão?
About 11 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão?
About 544 miles (875 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mogi das Cruzes to Tubarão?
In order: SP-070, SP-015, SP-021, SP-230, BR-116, BR-376 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Tubarão?
Closest to the road: Sítio Morrinhos (museum, mile 37, 0.7 mi from the route); Joinville Art Museum (art museum, mile 362, 2 mi from the route); Lagoa de Ibiraquera (lagoon, mile 507, 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.