Plan on about 5 h 37 min of driving for the 232-mile (373 km) trip from Curitiba to Sorocaba, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-079 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Curitiba to Sorocaba: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (146 mi) and SP-079 (74 mi) carry about 95% of the 232 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Curitiba to Sorocaba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 6–152 | 146 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-079 | 152–226 | 74 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 226–227 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 227–232 | 5 | São Paulo |
- Mile 62 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Curitiba and Sorocaba
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.
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.
Once you reach Sorocaba
Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral
Home of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Ponte faces Coronel Fernando Prestes square downtown and dates back more than 200 years.
Museu Ferroviário de Sorocaba
Also called the Museu da Estrada de Ferro Sorocabana, Sorocaba's railway museum stands on Praça Mateus Maylasky in the central part of the city, close to the Sorocaba train station.
Mosteiro São Bento
The Mosteiro de São Bento in Sorocaba is a Benedictine monastery in the city of Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state.
More drives to Sorocaba
From Curitiba to other places in Brazil
- Curitiba to Ponta Grossa
- Curitiba to Guarapuava
- Curitiba to Itanhaém
- Curitiba to Apucarana
- Curitiba to Londrina
- Curitiba to Santos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Curitiba to Sorocaba?
About 5 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
How far is Sorocaba from Curitiba by car?
About 232 miles (373 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 Sorocaba 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 Sorocaba?
In order: BR-116 and SP-079. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curitiba and Sorocaba?
Closest to the road: Serra da Baitaca State Park (state park, mile 17, 4 mi from the route); Graciosa State Park (state park, mile 24, 6 mi from the route); Rio Turvo State Park (protected area, mile 88, 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.