Angra dos Reis to Paranaguá is about 521 road miles (839 km): roughly 11 h 26 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 521 mi (839 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-494 → RJ-139 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-021 → SP-230 → PR-410 → PR-411 → PR-408 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Angra dos Reis–Paranaguá drive in a few lines
SP-230 (209 mi) and BR-116 (149 mi) carry about 69% of the 521 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Angra dos Reis to Paranaguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–9 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 9–45 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 45–57 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 58–207 | 149 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 207–240 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 240–250 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 250–257 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 257–265 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 265–266 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 266–475 | 209 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| PR-410 | 475–487 | 12 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 487–488 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 488–496 | 8 | Paraná |
| PR-408 | 496–500 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 500–502 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 502–521 | 19 | Paraná |
- Mile 97 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 439 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Paranaguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 137), Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (mile 244)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 373), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 410), Graciosa State Park (mile 484), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 492)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 137), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 188), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 244), Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (mile 244)
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas
Recognized as part of Brazil's cultural heritage, the Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas in São Paulo covers the history of public health and sanitation services in the state.
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.
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.
Pico do Marumbi State Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, a protected area you can note along this part of the drive.
More drives to Paranaguá
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Angra dos Reis to other places in Brazil
- Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba
- Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista
- Angra dos Reis to Paranapiacaba
- Angra dos Reis to Cubatão
- Angra dos Reis to Itu
- Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Angra dos Reis to Paranaguá?
About 11 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 521 miles.
How far is Paranaguá from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 521 miles (839 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 Angra dos Reis to Paranaguá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Angra dos Reis to Paranaguá?
In order: BR-101, BR-494, RJ-139, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-021, SP-230, PR-410, PR-411, PR-408 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Angra dos Reis and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 87, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 137, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (museum, mile 244, 0.6 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.