The Wayro route from São Paulo to Tubarão is 503 miles (809 km), about 10 h 48 min of driving without 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 | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → 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 |
The São Paulo–Tubarão drive in a few lines
SP-230 (217 mi) and BR-101 (206 mi) carry about 84% of the 503 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from São Paulo to Tubarão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 6–12 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 12–16 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 17–234 | 217 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 234–254 | 20 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 254–296 | 42 | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 296–502 | 206 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 502–503 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 190 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between São Paulo and Tubarão
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 124), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 221), Graciosa State Park (mile 226), Praia do Pinho (mile 382), Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha (mile 436), Praia do Siriú (mile 454)
- Museums and history: Casa de Vidro (mile 7), Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial (mile 7), Estação da Memória (mile 322)
Casa de Vidro
Architect Lina Bo Bardi designed the Casa de Vidro, built in 1950–1951 in São Paulo's Morumbi area on land that was once part of a tea farm.
Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial
Opened in 1994, the Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial preserves the history of São Paulo Futebol Clube, displaying historic objects to fans and visitors.
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.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
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.
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.
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 Ribeirão da Ilha
On the south bay of Florianópolis, Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha is made up of several small beaches. Ribeirão da Ilha was the first part of Florianópolis to be settled, inhabited by the Carijó people in the 16th century.
Praia do Siriú
Praia do Siriú in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the municipality's longest beach, with about 4 km of sand.
When you get to Tubarão
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.
More drives to Tubarão
- Palhoça to Tubarão
- Camboriú to Tubarão
- Itajaí to Tubarão
- Blumenau to Tubarão
- Jaraguá do Sul to Tubarão
- Porto Alegre to Tubarão
From São Paulo to other places in Brazil
- São Paulo to Jundiaí
- São Paulo to Bragança Paulista
- São Paulo to Campinas
- São Paulo to Itu
- São Paulo to Mogi Guaçu
- São Paulo to São Carlos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Paulo to Tubarão?
About 10 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to Tubarão?
About 503 miles (809 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 Paulo to Tubarão 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 Paulo to Tubarão?
In order: SP-270, SP-021, 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 São Paulo to Tubarão?
Closest to the road: Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial (sports museum, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Estação da Memória (museum, mile 322, 1 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 382, 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.