Plan on about 7 h 56 min of driving for the 407-mile (655 km) trip from Apucarana to Cubatão, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 407 mi (655 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → PR-986 → PR-445 → PR-323 → SP-333 → SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Apucarana–Cubatão drive in a few lines
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-270 (39 mi) carry about 56% of the 407 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Apucarana and Cubatão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 2–11 | 9 | Paraná |
| local roads | 11–16 | 5 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 16–17 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-986 | 17–23 | 6 | Paraná |
| local roads | 23–27 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 27–29 | 2 | Paraná |
| PR-445 | 29–46 | 17 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 46–47 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-323 | 47–73 | 26 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-333 | 73–103 | 30 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 103–142 | 39 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 142–163 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 163–175 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 175–362 | 187 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 362–363 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 363–367 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 367–368 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 368–374 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 374–404 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 404–407 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 72 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Apucarana and Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 360), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 366)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Estação de Assis (mile 103), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 360), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 366), Museu Afro Brasil (mile 370)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 373), Simba Safari (mile 375)
Museu Histórico de Cambé
Founded in 1985, Cambé's history museum preserves the memory of the settlers of northern Paraná through photos, documents, objects and books, plus archaeological finds from the region's Indigenous peoples. It occupies the city's Centro Cultural.
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo
Also known as the Crime Museum, the Civil Police Museum in São Paulo's University City, Butantã, preserves police investigation records, weapons, jailhouse tattoos and objects used in crimes.
Teatro Procópio Ferreira
Teatro Procópio Ferreira is a theater in São Paulo, Brazil, where audiences can catch live stage shows.
Museu Afro Brasil
Museu Afro Brasil is a public history, art and ethnographic museum devoted to objects and works tied to Black culture in Brazil, under the São Paulo State Secretariat for Culture.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
Simba Safari
At Simba Safari, a zoo in São Paulo's Cursino district, visitors ride park vehicles along a route of about 2.9 km through roughly 80,000 square meters to see the animals.
Arriving in Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Apucarana to other places in Brazil
- Apucarana to Ourinhos
- Apucarana to Jaú
- Apucarana to Barretos
- Apucarana to Paranapiacaba
- Apucarana to Passos
- Apucarana to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Apucarana to Cubatão?
About 7 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 407 miles.
How far is Cubatão from Apucarana by car?
About 407 miles (655 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 Apucarana to Cubatão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Apucarana to Cubatão?
In order: BR-369, PR-986, PR-445, PR-323, SP-333, SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Apucarana to Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 360, 0.8 mi from the route); Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (police museum, mile 366, 0.5 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.