Plan on about 6 h 31 min of driving for the 292-mile (470 km) trip from Curitiba to Mogi das Cruzes, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-088 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Curitiba–Mogi das Cruzes drive in a few lines
BR-116 (228 mi) and SP-070 (21 mi) carry about 85% of the 292 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Curitiba to Mogi das Cruzes, 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 | 249–262 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 262–283 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-088 | 283–290 | 7 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 290–292 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 62 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Curitiba and Mogi das Cruzes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 17), Graciosa State Park (mile 24), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 88), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Museu do Índio (mile 232), Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 233), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 240), Museu Histórico Professor Carlos da Silva Lacaz (mile 254), Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (mile 255)
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
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
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
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.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
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.
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.
Museu Histórico Professor Carlos da Silva Lacaz
Founded in 1977 as the history museum of the São Paulo medical school, this museum was later renamed for its founder, physician and microbiology researcher Carlos da Silva Lacaz.
Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum
Founded in 1996 by eyewear designer Miguel Giannini and partner Alvaro Ferriolli, the Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (Museu dos Óculos Gioconda Giannini) is a private museum in São Paulo.
When you get to Mogi das Cruzes
St. Ann Cathedral, Mogi das Cruzes
Mogi das Cruzes Cathedral, dedicated to St. Ann, stands where the town's first chapel was built and became the seat of the Diocese of Mogi das Cruzes, created in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes
Opened on September 24, 2016, the Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes is an art museum showing visual art by artists from Mogi das Cruzes and invited guests.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá
The Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá in Mogi das Cruzes was founded on November 19, 1958, as part of São Paulo state's network of historical and teaching museums.
More drives to Mogi das Cruzes
- Campinas to Mogi das Cruzes
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi das Cruzes
- Uberlândia to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes
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 Mogi das Cruzes?
About 6 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 292 miles.
What is the driving distance from Curitiba to Mogi das Cruzes?
About 292 miles (470 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 Mogi das Cruzes 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 Mogi das Cruzes?
In order: BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-088. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Curitiba to Mogi das Cruzes?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 232, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (basilica, mile 233, 3 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 240, 2 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.