Plan on about 7 h 48 min of driving for the 369-mile (594 km) trip from Ponta Grossa to Criciúma, 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 | 369 mi (594 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-376 → BR-277 → BR-101 → SC-445 |
| States on the route | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ponta Grossa to Criciúma drive plays out
BR-101 (235 mi) and BR-376 (104 mi) carry about 92% of the 369 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ponta Grossa to Criciúma
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 4–66 | 62 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 66–83 | 17 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 83–125 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 125–360 | 235 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-445 | 360–366 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 366–369 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 125 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ponta Grossa and Criciúma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 59), Praia do Estaleirinho (mile 212), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 332)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Guaricana National Park (mile 114), Praia do Estaleirinho (mile 212), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 252), Guarda do Embaú (mile 277), Praia do Siriú (mile 283)
- Museums and history: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 59), Joinville Art Museum (mile 150), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 332)
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Praia do Balneário do Estreito
Praia do Balneário do Estreito stretches 1.8 km on the mainland side of Florianópolis, with views of small islands in North Bay, the Hercílio Luz Bridge and, to the other side, the city of Biguaçu.
Guarda do Embaú
About 46 km south of Florianópolis, Guarda do Embaú (Praia da Guarda do Embaú) is a beach recognized as a World Surfing Reserve, the first of its kind in Brazil.
Praia do Siriú
Praia do Siriú in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the municipality's longest beach, with about 4 km of sand.
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.
Arriving in Criciúma
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Criciúma
Facing Nereu Ramos Square in the center of Criciúma, Santa Catarina, St. Joseph's Cathedral is a Catholic church at the heart of the city.
More drives to Criciúma
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From Ponta Grossa to other places in Brazil
- Ponta Grossa to Itapetininga
- Ponta Grossa to Presidente Prudente
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- Ponta Grossa to Toledo
- Ponta Grossa to Itu
- Ponta Grossa to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ponta Grossa to Criciúma?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 369 miles.
How far is Criciúma from Ponta Grossa by car?
About 369 miles (594 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 Ponta Grossa to Criciúma drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ponta Grossa to Criciúma?
In order: BR-376, BR-277, BR-101 and SC-445. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ponta Grossa and Criciúma?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 59, 0.1 mi from the route); Praia do Estaleirinho (beach, mile 212, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 332, 0.3 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.