Curitiba to Angra dos Reis is about 499 road miles (803 km): roughly 10 h 50 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 499 mi (803 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → RJ-155 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Curitiba–Angra dos Reis drive in a few lines
BR-116 (235 mi) and SP-060 (176 mi) carry about 82% of the 499 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Curitiba to Angra dos Reis, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 6–234 | 228 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 234–235 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 235–243 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 243–249 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 249–258 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 258–434 | 176 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 434–441 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 441–442 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-155 | 442–455 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 455–490 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 490–495 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 495–499 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 62 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 403 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Curitiba to Angra dos Reis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (mile 255), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 359), Itatiaia National Park (mile 412)
- Nature and outdoors: Graciosa State Park (mile 24), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 88), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 126), Itatiaia National Park (mile 412)
- Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 233), Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (mile 255), Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina (mile 256), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 331), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 359)
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.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
Campina do Encantado State Park
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
This Catholic church in São Paulo's Campos Elísios neighborhood, the Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, follows a Roman basilica layout with three naves.
Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina
In São Paulo, the Museu da História da Medicina, named for Jorge Michalany, keeps documents and materials used in medicine in Brazil and around the world.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
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.
When you get to Angra dos Reis
São Bernardino de Sena Convent
The ruins of the São Bernardino de Sena Convent, named for the Franciscan saint, stand on Santo Antônio hill in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state.
Anil Beach
Anil Beach (Praia do Anil) is an urban beach in Angra dos Reis, lying in front of the town's railway line with modest homes on the hillsides.
More drives to Angra dos Reis
- Niterói to Angra dos Reis
- Jacareí to Angra dos Reis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Angra dos Reis
- São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
- Jundiaí to Angra dos Reis
- Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis
From Curitiba to other places in Brazil
- Curitiba to Ponta Grossa
- Curitiba to Guarapuava
- Curitiba to Itanhaém
- Curitiba to Apucarana
- Curitiba to Sorocaba
- Curitiba to Londrina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Curitiba to Angra dos Reis?
About 10 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 499 miles.
What is the driving distance from Curitiba to Angra dos Reis?
About 499 miles (803 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 Curitiba to Angra dos Reis?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Curitiba to Angra dos Reis?
In order: BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060, RJ-155, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curitiba and Angra dos Reis?
Closest to the road: Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (historic site, mile 255, 0.9 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 359, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 412, 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.