Ribeirão Preto to Joinville is about 503 road miles (810 km): roughly 10 h 29 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 503 mi (810 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-021 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Ribeirão Preto to Joinville is like
SP-230 (216 mi) and SP-330 (125 mi) carry about 68% of the 503 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ribeirão Preto to Joinville
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 7–132 | 125 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 132–136 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 136–180 | 44 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 180–181 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 181–196 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 196–198 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 198–414 | 216 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 414–434 | 20 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 434–477 | 43 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 477–500 | 23 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 500–503 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 371 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 477 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ribeirão Preto and Joinville
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vassununga State Park (mile 43), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 90), Museu do Índio (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Vassununga State Park (mile 43), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 304), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 342), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 406), Guaricana National Park (mile 465)
- Museums and history: Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 90), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 191), Museu do Índio (mile 198)
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Teatro Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
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.
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.
Arriving in Joinville
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 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.
Estação da Memória
Housed in Joinville's former railroad station, built in 1906, Estação da Memória showcases German-Brazilian architecture and the railway heritage that shaped the city's growth and industrialization.
More drives to Joinville
- Curitiba to Joinville
- Sorocaba to Joinville
- São Paulo to Joinville
- Campinas to Joinville
- Porto Alegre to Joinville
- São José dos Campos to Joinville
From Ribeirão Preto to other places in Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Bauru
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ribeirão Preto to Joinville?
About 10 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ribeirão Preto to Joinville?
About 503 miles (810 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 Ribeirão Preto to Joinville?
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 Ribeirão Preto to Joinville use?
In order: SP-330, SPA-102/330, 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 Ribeirão Preto and Joinville?
Closest to the road: Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 43, 0.3 mi from the route); Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 90, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu do Índio (museum, mile 198, 0.4 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.