São Leopoldo to Camboriú is about 327 road miles (527 km): roughly 6 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 327 mi (527 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → ERS-118 → BR-290 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving São Leopoldo to Camboriú: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (256 mi) and BR-290 (46 mi) carry about 92% of the 327 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect São Leopoldo and Camboriú
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 1–5 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-118 | 6–20 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 20–66 | 46 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-101 | 66–322 | 256 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 322–327 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 122 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Camboriú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 21), Morro de Osório Protected Area (mile 65), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 203), Teatro Adolpho Mello (mile 280), Praia da Ilhota (mile 319)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Guarita (mile 118), Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 240), Praia do Siriú (mile 251), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 283), Praia da Ilhota (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (mile 21), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 203)
Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha
At Rua Nossa Senhora dos Anjos 547 in central Gravataí, the Agostinho Martha Municipal Museum covers local history and art; it was created in 1974 and organized in 1981.
Morro de Osório Protected Area
Created in 1994, the Morro de Osório Environmental Protection Area is a municipal conservation unit of Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, originally covering about 6,896 acres.
Praia da Guarita
Guarita Beach in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, is a public beach resort along the city's coast.
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.
Lagoa de Ibiraquera
Lagoa de Ibiraquera is a coastal lagoon in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, whose sandbar along the shore gives names to Barra de Ibiraquera and Praia de Ibiraquera.
Praia do Siriú
Praia do Siriú in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the municipality's longest beach, with about 4 km of sand.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to Camboriú
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 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 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
- Caxias do Sul to Camboriú
From São Leopoldo to other places in Brazil
- São Leopoldo to Paranaguá
- São Leopoldo to Jaraguá do Sul
- São Leopoldo to Tubarão
- São Leopoldo to Lages
- São Leopoldo to Bagé
- São Leopoldo to Santana do Livramento
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Leopoldo to Camboriú?
About 6 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 327 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Leopoldo to Camboriú?
About 327 miles (527 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 São Leopoldo to Camboriú drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Leopoldo to Camboriú?
In order: BR-116, ERS-118, BR-290 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Leopoldo and Camboriú?
Closest to the road: Museu Municipal Agostinho Martha (museum, mile 21, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 203, 0.3 mi from the route); Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 319, 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.