By road, Poços de Caldas and Camboriú are about 529 miles (852 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 18 min of driving.
- 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 | 529 mi (852 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-267 → SP-342 → SP-344 → SP-340 → SP-083 → SP-348 → SP-021 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Poços de Caldas to Camboriú drive plays out
SP-230 (217 mi) and BR-101 (83 mi) carry about 57% of the 529 miles. It runs through 4 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Poços de Caldas to Camboriú, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 4–11 | 7 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 11–28 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 28–42 | 14 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 43–96 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 96–100 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 100–111 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 111–148 | 37 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 148–149 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 149–165 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 165–166 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 166–383 | 217 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 383–402 | 19 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 402–444 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 444–527 | 83 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 527–529 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 6 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 444 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Camboriú
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 272), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 309), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 374)
- Museums and history: Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 26), Joinville Art Museum (mile 470), Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (mile 521)
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.
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.
Teatro Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
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.
Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí
Opened in 2010, the Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí covers prehistoric shell-mound (sambaqui) archaeology and the rural life of the lower Itajaí-Mirim valley on Santa Catarina's northern coast.
Once you reach Camboriú
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 Pinho
Officially founded in 1984, Praia do Pinho in Balneário Camboriú is Brazil's first official naturist beach. The roughly 500-meter cove lies off the Interpraias road between Laranjeiras and Estaleirinho, with marked nude and clothing-optional areas.
Praia do Estaleirinho
The first of six beaches along Balneário Camboriú's Interpraias road, Praia do Estaleirinho has coarse sand and plenty of waves, and sits a little over 10 km from downtown.
More drives to Camboriú
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- São Leopoldo to Camboriú
From Poços de Caldas to other places in Brazil
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- Poços de Caldas to Paranapiacaba
- Poços de Caldas to Itapetininga
- Poços de Caldas to Cubatão
- Poços de Caldas to Fumaça
- Poços de Caldas to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Poços de Caldas to Camboriú?
About 11 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
How far is Camboriú from Poços de Caldas by car?
About 529 miles (852 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 Poços de Caldas to Camboriú drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Poços de Caldas to Camboriú?
In order: BR-267, SP-342, SP-344, SP-340, SP-083, SP-348, 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 Poços de Caldas and Camboriú?
Closest to the road: Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 26, 1 mi from the route); Joinville Art Museum (art museum, mile 470, 2 mi from the route); Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (museum, mile 521, 2 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.