Plan on about 11 h 9 min of driving for the 505-mile (813 km) trip from Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Distance | 505 mi (813 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-373 → PR-562 → PR-566 |
| 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 |
Driving Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão: the shape of the trip
BR-277 (188 mi) and SP-230 (154 mi) carry about 68% of the 505 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 1–43 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 43–197 | 154 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 197–208 | 11 | Paraná |
| local roads | 208–217 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 217–405 | 188 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 405–464 | 59 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 464–465 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-562 | 465–477 | 12 | Paraná |
| PR-566 | 477–503 | 26 | Paraná |
| local roads | 503–505 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 153 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 14), Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum (mile 210), Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná (mile 214), Museu da Vida (mile 215), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 227), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 304)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 87), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 14), Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum (mile 210), Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná (mile 214), Museu da Vida (mile 215), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 227), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 304), Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 371)
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
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.
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.
Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum
Curitiba's Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum focuses on Egyptian archaeology, with a collection made up mainly of replicas of Egyptian pieces from several periods.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná
Maintained by the Paraná state government, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Paraná collects paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by Brazilian artists, especially from Paraná.
Museu da Vida
Created in 2014 by the Pastoral da Criança, Museu da Vida uses exhibits and educational activities to share information on health, nutrition, education and citizenship, focused on pregnancy and young children.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão?
About 11 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão?
About 505 miles (813 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 Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão use?
In order: SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-277, BR-373, PR-562 and PR-566. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Egyptian and Rosicrucian Museum (museum, mile 210, 0.2 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 227, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 304, 0.6 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.