By road, Apucarana and Penedo are about 535 miles (861 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 17 min of driving.
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| Distance by road | 535 mi (861 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 17 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-060 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Apucarana to Penedo is like
SP-280 (188 mi) and SP-060 (158 mi) carry about 65% of the 535 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Apucarana to Penedo: the road sequence
| 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 | 175–363 | 188 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 363–364 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 364–373 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 373–531 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 531–535 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 72 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 518 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Apucarana and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 353), Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 366), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 379), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 473), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 477)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 26), Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 353), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 362), Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (mile 370), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 379), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 473), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 477)
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.
Municipal Museum of Barueri
In the Jardim Belval neighborhood of Barueri, the Oswaldo Abat Municipal Museum occupies a heritage building and holds Indigenous objects excavated at the Aldeia de Barueri, photographs and sculptures on local history.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center opened on April 21, 2001, on Álvares Penteado Street in São Paulo's historic center, near São Bento metro station.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
Once you reach Penedo
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 is the drive from Apucarana to Penedo?
About 10 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 535 miles.
How far is Penedo from Apucarana by car?
About 535 miles (861 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Apucarana to Penedo drive?
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 Penedo?
In order: BR-369, PR-986, PR-445, PR-323, SP-333, SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Apucarana to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 26, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 473, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 477, 0.4 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.