Plan on about 10 h 46 min of driving for the 483-mile (778 km) trip from Sorocaba to Tubarão, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 483 mi (778 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-103/079 → SP-079 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Sorocaba to Tubarão drive plays out
BR-101 (206 mi) and SP-230 (137 mi) carry about 71% of the 483 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Sorocaba to Tubarão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SPA-103/079 | 2–7 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-079 | 8–78 | 70 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 78–215 | 137 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 215–234 | 19 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 234–277 | 43 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 277–483 | 206 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 171 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
What to see on the way from Sorocaba to Tubarão
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 104), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 142), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 206), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 216), Praia do Pinho (mile 363), Praia do Balneário do Estreito (mile 404), Praia de Naufragados (mile 424), Praia do Siriú (mile 435)
- Museums and history: Estação da Memória (mile 303)
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.
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.
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.
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 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 de Naufragados
Praia de Naufragados is a beach about 1.45 km long on Santa Catarina Island in Florianópolis, reachable only by a 4 km walking trail.
Praia do Siriú
Praia do Siriú in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the municipality's longest beach, with about 4 km of sand.
Arriving in 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 Sorocaba to other places in Brazil
- Sorocaba to Piracicaba
- Sorocaba to Bragança Paulista
- Sorocaba to Paranapiacaba
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Cubatão
- Sorocaba to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sorocaba to Tubarão?
About 10 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 483 miles.
How far is Tubarão from Sorocaba by car?
About 483 miles (778 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 Sorocaba to Tubarão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Sorocaba to Tubarão?
In order: SPA-103/079, SP-079, 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 Sorocaba and Tubarão?
Closest to the road: Estação da Memória (museum, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); Praia do Pinho (beach, mile 363, 2 mi from the route); Praia do Balneário do Estreito (beach, mile 404, 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.