Franca to Paranaguá is about 506 road miles (814 km): roughly 10 h 32 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 506 mi (814 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-334 → SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-021 → SP-230 → PR-410 → PR-411 → PR-408 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Franca to Paranaguá drive plays out
SP-230 (209 mi) and SP-330 (135 mi) carry about 68% of the 506 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Franca to Paranaguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 2–50 | 48 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 50–185 | 135 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 185–189 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 189–233 | 44 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 233–234 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 234–250 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 250–251 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 251–460 | 209 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| PR-410 | 460–472 | 12 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 472–481 | 9 | Paraná |
| PR-408 | 481–485 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 485–487 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 487–505 | 18 | Paraná |
| local roads | 505–506 | 1 | Paraná |
- Mile 424 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from Franca to Paranaguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Vassununga State Park (mile 96), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 143)
- Nature and outdoors: Vassununga State Park (mile 96), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 357), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 395), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 477), Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 498)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 143), Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 251)
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Mosteiro de São Bento
Jundiaí's Monastery of Saint Benedict was founded on June 2, 1667, and was originally called Hospício do Patriarca São Bento.
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.
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.
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.
Pico do Marumbi State Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, a protected area you can note along this part of the drive.
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
More drives to Paranaguá
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Franca to other places in Brazil
- Franca to Botucatu
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Paranapiacaba
- Franca to Cubatão
- Franca to Itanhaém
- Franca to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Franca to Paranaguá?
About 10 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
How far is Paranaguá from Franca by car?
About 506 miles (814 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 Franca to Paranaguá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Franca to Paranaguá?
In order: SP-334, SP-330, SPA-102/330, SP-348, SP-021, SP-230, PR-410, PR-411, PR-408 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Franca to Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 96, 0.2 mi from the route); Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 143, 0.7 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.