Plan on about 11 h 57 min of driving for the 539-mile (867 km) trip from Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Total distance | 539 mi (867 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-373 → PR-562 → PR-566 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão
BR-277 (187 mi) and SP-230 (155 mi) carry about 63% of the 539 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 1–76 | 75 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 76–231 | 155 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 231–241 | 10 | Paraná |
| local roads | 241–250 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 250–437 | 187 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 437–498 | 61 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 498–499 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-562 | 499–510 | 11 | Paraná |
| PR-566 | 510–537 | 27 | Paraná |
| local roads | 537–539 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 187 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Oscar Niemeyer Museum (mile 246), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 337)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 53), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 121), Graciosa State Park (mile 223)
- Museums and history: Oscar Niemeyer Museum (mile 246), Museu Municipal de Arte (mile 250), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 337), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 405)
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Oscar Niemeyer Museum
In Curitiba, Paraná, the Oscar Niemeyer Museum opened in 2002 under the name Novo Museu, or New Museum.
Museu Municipal de Arte
Curitiba's Municipal Art Museum opened in 1988, built on a collection of fine and folk art donated to the city by artist Poty Lazzarotto.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
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From Cubatão to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão?
About 11 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
How far is Francisco Beltrão from Cubatão by car?
About 539 miles (867 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 Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão use?
In order: SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-277, BR-373, PR-562 and PR-566. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cubatão to Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Oscar Niemeyer Museum (art museum, mile 246, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 254, 1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 337, 0.6 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.