Plan on about 8 h 34 min of driving for the 435-mile (700 km) trip from Apucarana to Itanhaém, 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 | 435 mi (700 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 34 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 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Apucarana to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-270 (39 mi) carry about 52% of the 435 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Apucarana and Itanhaém
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 404–405 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 405–434 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 434–435 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 72 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Apucarana and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 320), Praia da Tupi (mile 413)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Estação de Assis (mile 103), Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (mile 368), Fundação Maria Luisa e Oscar Americano (mile 368), Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (mile 372)
- 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.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Banded rock walls line a former quarry in Itu, where Parque Geológico do Varvito shows off varvite, sediment that settled in glacial lakes some 280 million years ago.
Museu Brasileiro da Escultura
Opened in May 1995 in São Paulo's Jardim Europa, the Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia is a private cultural institution showcasing many art forms, with a focus on sculpture and three-dimensional work.
Fundação Maria Luisa e Oscar Americano
Once the home of Maria Luisa and Oscar Americano, this São Paulo museum foundation occupies the property the couple donated to the city as a place for leisure and culture.
Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill
Founded in 2002 in São Paulo's Vila Clementino, Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill is a museum presenting the culture of visual impairment as historical heritage.
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.
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.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Apucarana to other places in Brazil
- Apucarana to Ourinhos
- Apucarana to Jaú
- Apucarana to Barretos
- Apucarana to Paranapiacaba
- Apucarana to Cubatão
- Apucarana to Passos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Apucarana to Itanhaém?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 435 miles.
What is the driving distance from Apucarana to Itanhaém?
About 435 miles (700 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 Itanhaém?
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 Apucarana to Itanhaém use?
In order: BR-369, PR-986, PR-445, PR-323, SP-333, SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Apucarana to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (art museum, mile 368, 1 mi from the route); Simba Safari (zoo, mile 375, 1 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.