The Wayro route from Pelotas to Tubarão is 355 miles (572 km), about 7 h 38 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 355 mi (572 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Pelotas to Tubarão
BR-116 (211 mi) and BR-101 (138 mi) carry about 98% of the 355 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pelotas and Tubarão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 6–217 | 211 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-101 | 217–355 | 138 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
- Mile 274 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Pelotas and Tubarão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 63), Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 172), Morro de Osório Protected Area (mile 216)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 152), Itapeva State Park (mile 269), Praia da Guarita (mile 270)
- Museums and history: Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 63), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 144), Farol Santander Porto Alegre (mile 157), Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 172)
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Farol Santander Porto Alegre
Formerly Santander Cultural, Farol Santander Porto Alegre is a cultural center run by Banco Santander in a historic building on Alfândega Square.
Porto Alegre Public Market
Porto Alegre's oldest public market, the Public Market downtown is a historic landmark and meeting point with many coffee shops and restaurants.
Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha
At Rua Nossa Senhora dos Anjos 547 in central Gravataí, the Agostinho Martha Municipal Museum covers local history and art; it was created in 1974 and organized in 1981.
Morro de Osório Protected Area
Created in 1994, the Morro de Osório Environmental Protection Area is a municipal conservation unit of Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, originally covering about 6,896 acres.
Itapeva State Park
Itapeva State Park is a protected area managed at the state level in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, one of the parks in the state system.
Praia da Guarita
Guarita Beach in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, is a public beach resort along the city's coast.
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 Pelotas to other places in Brazil
- Pelotas to São Leopoldo
- Pelotas to Novo Hamburgo
- Pelotas to Santana do Livramento
- Pelotas to Bento Gonçalves
- Pelotas to Criciúma
- Pelotas to Lages
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pelotas to Tubarão?
About 7 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pelotas to Tubarão?
About 355 miles (572 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 Pelotas to Tubarão 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 Pelotas to Tubarão use?
In order: BR-116 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pelotas and Tubarão?
Closest to the road: Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 63, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (museum, mile 172, 0.6 mi from the route); Morro de Osório Protected Area (environmental protection area, mile 216, 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.