Plan on about 11 h 29 min of driving for the 533-mile (857 km) trip from São Vicente 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 533 mi (857 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 29 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 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the São Vicente to Criciúma drive plays out
BR-101 (236 mi) and SP-230 (155 mi) carry about 73% of the 533 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 São Vicente to Criciúma
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 5–11 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 11–72 | 61 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 72–227 | 155 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 227–246 | 19 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 246–247 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 247–288 | 41 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 288–524 | 236 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-445 | 524–530 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 530–533 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 183 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Stops between São Vicente and Criciúma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Praia da Ilhota (mile 378), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 116), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 153), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 218), Praia da Ilhota (mile 378), Praia do Siriú (mile 447)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 246), Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 313), Museu Willy Zumblick (mile 496)
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.
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.
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 Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
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.
Praia do Siriú
Praia do Siriú in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the municipality's longest beach, with about 4 km of sand.
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.
When you get to 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
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- Curitiba to Criciúma
- Ponta Grossa to Criciúma
- Sorocaba to Criciúma
- Praia Grande to Criciúma
- Londrina to Criciúma
From São Vicente to other places in Brazil
- São Vicente to Paranapiacaba
- São Vicente to Bragança Paulista
- São Vicente to Itu
- São Vicente to Limeira
- São Vicente to Mogi Guaçu
- São Vicente to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São Vicente to Criciúma?
About 11 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Vicente to Criciúma?
About 533 miles (857 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 São Vicente to Criciúma?
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 São Vicente 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 São Vicente to Criciúma?
Closest to the road: Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 43, 0.9 mi from the route); Praia da Ilhota (beach, mile 378, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Willy Zumblick (museum, mile 496, 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.