Plan on about 1 h 50 min of driving for the 79-mile (127 km) trip from Joinville to Paranaguá, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 79 mi (127 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 50 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 3.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Joinville–Paranaguá drive in a few lines
PR-508 (18 mi) and BR-101 (17 mi) carry about 44% of the 79 miles. It runs through 2 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Joinville to Paranaguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 4–21 | 17 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 21–26 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-417 | 26–41 | 15 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 41–45 | 4 | Paraná |
| PR-412 | 45–53 | 8 | Paraná |
| PR-508 | 53–71 | 18 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 71–78 | 7 | Paraná |
| local roads | 78–79 | 1 | Paraná |
- Mile 35 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Paranaguá
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
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Joinville to other places in Brazil
- Joinville to Ponta Grossa
- Joinville to Guarapuava
- Joinville to Itanhaém
- Joinville to Chapecó
- Joinville to Ourinhos
- Joinville to Jundiaí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Joinville to Paranaguá?
About 1 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 79 miles.
What is the driving distance from Joinville to Paranaguá?
About 79 miles (127 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 Joinville to Paranaguá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Joinville 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 Joinville and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Boguaçu State Park (state park, mile 38, 3 mi from the route); Parque Estadual Rio da Onça (state park, mile 53, 2 mi from the route); Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (national park, mile 64, 4 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.