São Vicente to Tubarão is about 495 road miles (797 km): roughly 10 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 495 mi (797 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from São Vicente to Tubarão is like
BR-101 (207 mi) and SP-230 (155 mi) carry about 73% of the 495 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
São Vicente to Tubarão: the road sequence
| 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 | 288–495 | 207 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 183 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Tubarão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 116), Graciosa State Park (mile 219), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 229), Praia do Pinho (mile 375), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 416), Praia do Ribeirão da Ilha (mile 429), Praia do Siriú (mile 447)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Museu Casa Fritz Alt (mile 314)
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.
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.
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
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.
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 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 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 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 Tubarão?
About 10 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 495 miles.
How far is Tubarão from São Vicente by car?
About 495 miles (797 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 Tubarão?
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 Tubarão use?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, 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 São Vicente and Tubarão?
Closest to the road: Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 43, 0.9 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 375, 2 mi from the route); Praia do Balneário do Estreito (beach, mile 416, 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.