Plan on about 8 h 14 min of driving for the 372-mile (598 km) trip from Praia Grande to Camboriú, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 372 mi (598 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Praia Grande to Camboriú: the shape of the trip
SP-230 (154 mi) and BR-101 (82 mi) carry about 63% of the 372 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.
Which roads connect Praia Grande and Camboriú
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 3–8 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 8–70 | 62 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 70–224 | 154 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 224–244 | 20 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 244–286 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 286–368 | 82 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 368–372 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
What to see on the way from Praia Grande to Camboriú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 41)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 47), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 114), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 151), Graciosa State Park (mile 217), Guaricana National Park (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 41), Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 312), Museu Casa Fritz Alt (mile 313), Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (mile 362)
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
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
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.
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.
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.
Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
Museu Casa Fritz Alt
Artist Fritz Alt's 1940s home in Joinville opened as a museum in 1975; its setting on Morro do Boa Vista gives visitors a panoramic view of the city.
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.
Arriving in 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
- Paranaguá to Camboriú
- Curitiba to Camboriú
- Ponta Grossa to Camboriú
- Guarapuava to Camboriú
- Porto Alegre to Camboriú
- São Leopoldo to Camboriú
From Praia Grande to other places in Brazil
- Praia Grande to Paranapiacaba
- Praia Grande to Bragança Paulista
- Praia Grande to Itu
- Praia Grande to Limeira
- Praia Grande to Mogi Guaçu
- Praia Grande to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Praia Grande to Camboriú?
About 8 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 372 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Camboriú?
About 372 miles (598 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.
Is it safe to drive from Praia Grande to Camboriú?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Praia Grande to Camboriú?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-376 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Camboriú?
Closest to the road: Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 41, 1 mi from the route); Museu Casa Fritz Alt (museum, mile 313, 2 mi from the route); Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (museum, mile 362, 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.