Plan on about 10 h 39 min of driving for the 557-mile (896 km) trip from Barra Mansa to Apucarana, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 557 mi (896 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-327 → SP-270 → SP-333 → PR-323 → PR-986 → BR-369 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Barra Mansa to Apucarana
SP-280 (184 mi) and BR-116 (148 mi) carry about 60% of the 557 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Barra Mansa to Apucarana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–150 | 148 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 150–183 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 183–193 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 193–198 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 198–382 | 184 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 382–394 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 394–414 | 20 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 414–455 | 41 | São Paulo |
| SP-333 | 455–485 | 30 | São Paulo |
| PR-323 | 485–529 | 44 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| connecting roads | 529–531 | 2 | Paraná |
| local roads | 531–534 | 3 | Paraná |
| PR-986 | 534–541 | 7 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 541–546 | 5 | Paraná |
| local roads | 546–551 | 5 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 551–556 | 5 | Paraná |
| local roads | 556–557 | 1 | Paraná |
- Mile 40 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 486 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Barra Mansa and Apucarana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 83), Museu Penitenciário Paulista (mile 185), Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 531)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 178)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 83), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 178), Museu Penitenciário Paulista (mile 185), Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (mile 187), Museu das Invenções (mile 189), Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 193), Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 531)
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
Museu Penitenciário Paulista
Opened in 2014 on the grounds of the former Carandiru prison complex, now Parque da Juventude, this São Paulo museum covers the history of the state's prison system.
Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum
Founded in 1996 by eyewear designer Miguel Giannini and partner Alvaro Ferriolli, the Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (Museu dos Óculos Gioconda Giannini) is a private museum in São Paulo.
Museu das Invenções
Known as Inventolândia, the Museu das Invenções in São Paulo's Perdizes neighborhood opened in 1996 through the National Association of Inventors, aiming to show students how fun science can be.
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
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.
More drives to Apucarana
- São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana
- São Carlos to Apucarana
- Limeira to Apucarana
- Campinas to Apucarana
- Jundiaí to Apucarana
- Franca to Apucarana
From Barra Mansa to other places in Brazil
- Barra Mansa to Trindade
- Barra Mansa to Caraguatatuba
- Barra Mansa to Paranapiacaba
- Barra Mansa to Itu
- Barra Mansa to Itanhaém
- Barra Mansa to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barra Mansa to Apucarana?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
How far is Apucarana from Barra Mansa by car?
About 557 miles (896 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 Barra Mansa to Apucarana?
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 Barra Mansa to Apucarana use?
In order: BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-327, SP-270, SP-333, PR-323, PR-986 and BR-369. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 30, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 83, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 531, 0.2 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.