The Wayro route from Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana is 319 miles (514 km), about 6 h 48 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.”
| Total distance | 319 mi (514 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-280 → SC-418 → PR-420 → PR-281 → PR-419 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-376 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana drive plays out
BR-376 (154 mi) and BR-277 (70 mi) carry about 70% of the 319 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-280 | 2–30 | 28 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 30–37 | 7 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-418 | 37–42 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| PR-420 | 42–47 | 5 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| PR-281 | 47–58 | 11 | Paraná |
| PR-419 | 58–68 | 10 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 68–91 | 23 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 91–161 | 70 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 161–315 | 154 | Paraná |
| local roads | 315–319 | 4 | Paraná |
- Mile 43 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Places worth a stop between Jaraguá do Sul and Apucarana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Positivo (mile 99), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 107), Vila Velha State Park (mile 151)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 151)
- Museums and history: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 107), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 127), Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 132), Museu Campos Gerais (mile 165)
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
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.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Sede da Fazenda Cancela
Inside the Witmarsum Colony in the Campos Gerais of Paraná, the old headquarters house of Fazenda Cancela is a historic building that now serves as a museum.
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Teatro Municipal Álvaro Augusto Cunha Rocha
Better known as Cine-Teatro Pax, this university theater in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, is run by the State University of Ponta Grossa; its renovation was completed in March 2008.
Museu Campos Gerais
Run by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Museu Campos Gerais works to preserve the cultural heritage of Paraná's Campos Gerais region.
Teatro Marista
Teatro Marista is a performance venue in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, with seating for 753 people; it is run by the Colégio Marista Pio XII, which also has a 210-seat amphitheater.
More drives to Apucarana
- São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana
- São Carlos to Apucarana
- Limeira to Apucarana
- Campinas to Apucarana
- Jundiaí to Apucarana
- Franca to Apucarana
From Jaraguá do Sul to other places in Brazil
- Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão
- Jaraguá do Sul to Itu
- Jaraguá do Sul to Ourinhos
- Jaraguá do Sul to Paranapiacaba
- Jaraguá do Sul to Itapetininga
- Jaraguá do Sul to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana?
About 6 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 319 miles.
How far is Apucarana from Jaraguá do Sul by car?
About 319 miles (514 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.
Is it safe to drive from Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana?
In order: BR-280, SC-418, PR-420, PR-281, PR-419, BR-116, BR-277 and BR-376. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jaraguá do Sul and Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 99, 0.4 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 107, 0.2 mi from the route); Vila Velha State Park (state park, mile 151, 0.9 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.