Praia Grande to Palhoça is about 419 road miles (675 km): roughly 9 h 14 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 419 mi (675 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 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 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Praia Grande to Palhoça is like
SP-230 (154 mi) and BR-101 (132 mi) carry about 68% of the 419 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Praia Grande and Palhoça
| 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 | 286–418 | 132 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 418–419 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 286 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Places worth a stop between Praia Grande and Palhoça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 41), Praia da Ilhota (mile 375)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 47), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 114), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 151), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 226), Praia do Pinho (mile 372), Praia da Ilhota (mile 375)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 41), Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 244), Museu Casa Fritz Alt (mile 312)
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
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
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.
Praia da Ilhota
On Itapema's coast in Santa Catarina, Praia da Ilhota pairs clear water and a wide strip of coarse golden sand with a string of seafood spots, and its slightly choppy sea draws local surfers.
In Palhoça itself
Teatro Adolpho Mello
Founded in 1854 in the historic center of São José, Santa Catarina, Teatro Adolpho Mello opened its building two years later and is the oldest surviving theater in the state.
More drives to Palhoça
- Itajaí to Palhoça
- Joinville to Palhoça
- Curitiba to Palhoça
- Ponta Grossa to Palhoça
- Sorocaba to Palhoça
- São Vicente to Palhoça
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 does it take to drive from Praia Grande to Palhoça?
About 9 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 419 miles.
How far is Palhoça from Praia Grande by car?
About 419 miles (675 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 Palhoça?
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 Palhoça use?
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 Palhoça?
Closest to the road: Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 41, 1 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 372, 2 mi from the route); Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 375, 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.