Plan on about 7 h 17 min of driving for the 336-mile (540 km) trip from Curitiba to Taubaté, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 336 mi (540 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Curitiba–Taubaté drive in a few lines
BR-116 (228 mi) and SP-060 (74 mi) carry about 90% of the 336 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 Taubaté, 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 | 258–332 | 74 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 332–336 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 62 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Curitiba and Taubaté
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: 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), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 255), Pátio do Colégio (mile 256), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 311)
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
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
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.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
Once you reach Taubaté
Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Tremembé
Locally called the Basilica of Tremembé, this Catholic church in Tremembé, São Paulo, keeps a wooden carved image of the Good Lord Jesus, a significant religious artifact for the Church.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
More drives to Taubaté
- São Paulo to Taubaté
- Jundiaí to Taubaté
- Campinas to Taubaté
- Ribeirão Preto to Taubaté
- Bauru to Taubaté
- Franca to Taubaté
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 is the drive from Curitiba to Taubaté?
About 7 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Curitiba to Taubaté?
About 336 miles (540 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 Taubaté 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 Taubaté?
In order: BR-116, SP-021, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curitiba and Taubaté?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 232, 0.4 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 240, 2 mi from the route); Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (aviation museum, mile 311, 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.