The Wayro route from São Vicente to Lages is 469 miles (754 km), about 11 h 22 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 469 mi (754 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The São Vicente–Lages drive in a few lines
BR-116 (231 mi) and SP-230 (155 mi) carry about 82% of the 469 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Vicente to Lages
| 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 | 227–313 | 86 | Paraná |
| local roads | 313–317 | 4 | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| BR-116 | 317–462 | 145 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 462–469 | 7 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 183 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 314 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Stops between São Vicente and Lages
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia da Tupi (mile 7), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Curitiba Zoo (mile 250), Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (mile 316)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Tupi (mile 7), Itinguçu State Park (mile 50), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 116), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 214), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 218), Graciosa State Park (mile 219), Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (mile 316)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (mile 316)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 250)
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado
Created in 1977 in Mafra, this university paleontology center researches, protects and shares the fossil and geological heritage of northern Santa Catarina's plateau.
Once you reach Lages
Memorial Nereu Ramos
On Rua Frei Rogério in Lages, Memorial Nereu Ramos is a biographical museum honoring Nereu Ramos, the only Santa Catarina native to serve as president of Brazil.
More drives to Lages
- Itajaí to Lages
- São Leopoldo to Lages
- Porto Alegre to Lages
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Lages
- Sorocaba to Lages
- Praia Grande to Lages
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 Lages?
About 11 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Lages from São Vicente by car?
About 469 miles (754 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 Vicente to Lages drive?
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 Lages use?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, SP-230 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Vicente and Lages?
Closest to the road: Praia da Tupi (beach, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Curitiba Zoo (zoo, mile 250, 0.5 mi from the route); Centro Paleontológico da Universidade do Contestado (natural history museum, mile 316, 0.3 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.