The Wayro route from Itajaí to Paranaguá is 129 miles (208 km), about 2 h 55 min of driving without 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 | 129 mi (208 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → SC-417 → PR-412 → PR-508 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Itajaí to Paranaguá: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (67 mi) and PR-508 (18 mi) carry about 66% of the 129 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itajaí to Paranaguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–71 | 67 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 71–77 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-417 | 77–91 | 14 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 91–96 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-412 | 96–103 | 7 | Paraná |
| PR-508 | 103–121 | 18 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 121–122 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 122–129 | 7 | Paraná |
- Mile 86 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from Itajaí to Paranaguá
- Nature and outdoors: Boguaçu State Park (mile 89), Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park (mile 103), Parque Estadual Rio da Onça (mile 104), Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Estação da Memória (mile 52)
Estação da Memória
Housed in Joinville's former railroad station, built in 1906, Estação da Memória showcases German-Brazilian architecture and the railway heritage that shaped the city's growth and industrialization.
Boguaçu State Park
Boguaçu State Park (Parque Estadual do Boguaçu) is a protected state park in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park
In the Brazilian state of Paraná, Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park protects an important bird nesting site and a refuge and feeding ground for fish, including two endangered grouper species.
Parque Estadual Rio da Onça
Created by state decree on June 5, 1981, Parque Estadual Rio da Onça is a protected conservation area in Matinhos, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
More drives to Paranaguá
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- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Itajaí to other places in Brazil
- Itajaí to Guarapuava
- Itajaí to Passo Fundo
- Itajaí to São Leopoldo
- Itajaí to Itanhaém
- Itajaí to Novo Hamburgo
- Itajaí to Apucarana
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itajaí to Paranaguá?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itajaí to Paranaguá?
About 129 miles (208 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 Itajaí 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 Itajaí to Paranaguá?
In order: BR-101, SC-417, PR-412, PR-508 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itajaí and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Estação da Memória (museum, mile 52, 1 mi from the route); Boguaçu State Park (state park, mile 89, 3 mi from the route); Parque Estadual Rio da Onça (state park, mile 104, 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.