The Wayro route from Curitiba to Fumaça is 439 miles (707 km), about 9 h 36 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → RJ-161 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Curitiba–Fumaça drive in a few lines
BR-116 (228 mi) and SP-060 (161 mi) carry about 89% of the 439 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Curitiba to Fumaça: the road sequence
| 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 | 258–419 | 161 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 419–421 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 421–431 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 431–439 | 8 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Curitiba and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 359)
- Nature and outdoors: Pico Paraná State Park (mile 29), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 88), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 126), Pedra Selada State Park (mile 429)
- Museums and history: Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 240), Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP (mile 254), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 334), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 359)
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
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.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP
The Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP (Museu de Arte Brasileira da FAAP) in São Paulo is the main unit of the museums run by the Armando Álvares Penteado Foundation.
Teatro São Pedro
Teatro São Pedro in São Paulo was created by the Portuguese Manuel Fernandes Lopes and opened on January 20, 1917, with performances of A Moreninha and O Escravo de Lúcifer.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
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 Fumaça?
About 9 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
What is the driving distance from Curitiba to Fumaça?
About 439 miles (707 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 Curitiba to Fumaça drive?
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 Fumaça?
In order: BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060 and RJ-161. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curitiba and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Teatro São Pedro (theater, mile 255, 1 mi from the route); Museu Monteiro Lobato (museum, mile 334, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 359, 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.