Curitiba to Itaguaí is about 495 road miles (796 km): roughly 10 h 38 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 495 mi (796 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Curitiba to Itaguaí drive plays out
BR-116 (274 mi) and SP-060 (176 mi) carry about 91% of the 495 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Curitiba to Itaguaí
| 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 | 434–480 | 46 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 480–482 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 482–488 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 488–495 | 7 | 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 Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (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: Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 240), Casa Guilherme de Almeida (mile 254), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 255), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 311), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (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
Campina do Encantado State Park, in the São Paulo state town of Pariquera-Açu, protects a peat bog and a patch of wetland forest, described as a unique ecosystem 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.
Casa Guilherme de Almeida
Casa Guilherme de Almeida is a biographical and literary museum in São Paulo, founded in 1979 and run as a public museum under the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
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.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
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 Itaguaí?
About 10 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 495 miles.
What is the driving distance from Curitiba to Itaguaí?
About 495 miles (796 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 Itaguaí 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 Itaguaí?
In order: BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curitiba and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 240, 2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, 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.