Plan on about 11 h 26 min of driving for the 530-mile (853 km) trip from Praia Grande 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 530 mi (853 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 → SC-445 |
| States on the route | 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 | 9 |
On the road from Praia Grande to Criciúma
BR-101 (235 mi) and SP-230 (154 mi) carry about 73% of the 530 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: Praia Grande to Criciúma
| 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 | 286–521 | 235 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-445 | 521–528 | 7 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 528–530 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Stops between Praia Grande and Criciúma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 493)
- 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), Praia do Pinho (mile 372), Guarda do Embaú (mile 439)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 244), Museu Casa Fritz Alt (mile 312), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 493)
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
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.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Once you reach 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
- Blumenau to Criciúma
- Curitiba to Criciúma
- Ponta Grossa to Criciúma
- Sorocaba to Criciúma
- São Vicente to Criciúma
- Londrina to Criciúma
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 Criciúma?
About 11 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 530 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Criciúma?
About 530 miles (853 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 Praia Grande to Criciúma 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 Praia Grande to Criciúma use?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-376, BR-101 and SC-445. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Criciúma?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa Fritz Alt (museum, mile 312, 2 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 372, 2 mi from the route); Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 493, 0.2 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.