Blumenau to Apucarana is about 356 road miles (573 km): roughly 7 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 356 mi (573 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Blumenau to Apucarana is like
BR-376 (197 mi) and BR-277 (70 mi) carry about 75% of the 356 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Blumenau to Apucarana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-108 | 14–56 | 42 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 57–77 | 20 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 77–120 | 43 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 120–128 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 128–198 | 70 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 198–352 | 154 | Paraná |
| local roads | 352–356 | 4 | Paraná |
- Mile 78 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Apucarana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Curitiba Zoo (mile 124), Teatro Positivo (mile 136), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Vila Velha State Park (mile 188)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 89), Vila Velha State Park (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 145), Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 169), Museu de Arqueologia de Ponta Grossa (mile 200)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 124)
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais, within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Sede da Fazenda Cancela
Inside the Witmarsum Colony in the Campos Gerais of Paraná, the old headquarters house of Fazenda Cancela is a historic building that now serves as a museum.
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Museu de Arqueologia de Ponta Grossa
Officially the Museu de Arqueologia Ciro Flamarion Cardoso, this Ponta Grossa museum opened in 2001 and holds objects on the history, art and archaeology of ancient Egypt.
Teatro Municipal Álvaro Augusto Cunha Rocha
Better known as Cine-Teatro Pax, this university theater in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, is run by the State University of Ponta Grossa; its renovation was completed in March 2008.
Teatro Marista
Teatro Marista is a performance venue in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, with seating for 753 people; it is run by the Colégio Marista Pio XII, which also has a 210-seat amphitheater.
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 Blumenau to other places in Brazil
- Blumenau to São Leopoldo
- Blumenau to Novo Hamburgo
- Blumenau to Itu
- Blumenau to Tatuí
- Blumenau to Campo Mourão
- Blumenau to Ourinhos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Blumenau to Apucarana?
About 7 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 356 miles.
How far is Apucarana from Blumenau by car?
About 356 miles (573 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 Blumenau to Apucarana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Blumenau to Apucarana?
In order: SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Blumenau to Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Curitiba Zoo (zoo, mile 124, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 136, 0.5 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 145, 0.1 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.