Plan on about 7 h 35 min of driving for the 374-mile (602 km) trip from Londrina to Praia Grande, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 374 mi (602 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → PR-862 → PR-855 → BR-153 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Londrina to Praia Grande is like
SP-280 (186 mi) and BR-369 (81 mi) carry about 71% of the 374 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Londrina to Praia Grande: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 1–6 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-862 | 6–14 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 14–58 | 44 | Paraná |
| PR-855 | 58–64 | 6 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 64–96 | 32 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 96–101 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 102–122 | 20 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 122–134 | 12 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 134–135 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 135–321 | 186 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 321–322 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 322–326 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 326–328 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 328–334 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 334–372 | 38 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 372–374 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 96 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Praia Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ibiporã State Park (mile 12), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 324), Museu da Lâmpada (mile 332), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 334)
- Nature and outdoors: Ibiporã State Park (mile 12), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 279), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 334)
- Museums and history: Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 324), Casa de Vidro (mile 328), Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial (mile 328), Museu da Lâmpada (mile 332), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 334), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 339)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 339)
Ibiporã State Park
Ibiporã State Park is a protected state park in Paraná, Brazil, listed among the natural areas you can look for along this stretch of the route.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Casa de Vidro
Architect Lina Bo Bardi designed the Casa de Vidro, built in 1950–1951 in São Paulo's Morumbi area on land that was once part of a tea farm.
Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial
Opened in 1994, the Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial preserves the history of São Paulo Futebol Clube, displaying historic objects to fans and visitors.
Museu da Lâmpada
Opened in São Paulo on April 15, 2012, Museu da Lâmpada traces the history of lighting and the lamp back to prehistoric times, using items collected by the electrical supplier GIMAWA.
Botanical Garden of São Paulo
Next to the São Paulo Zoo, the Botanical Garden of São Paulo spans 406 acres inside Fontes do Ipiranga State Park, in the Água Funda district of the city's South Zone.
Cidade da Criança
Opened on October 10, 1968, Cidade da Criança in São Bernardo do Campo was the first theme park in Brazil and Latin America and sits behind the former Vera Cruz Film Studios.
Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo
This municipal art gallery in São Bernardo do Campo studies and shows modern and contemporary art, with works by Tomie Ohtake, Waldomiro de Deus and Wesley Duke Lee in its collection.
Once you reach Praia Grande
Xixová-Japuí State Park
On the Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, Xixová-Japuí State Park protects an isolated stretch of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
Boqueirão Beach
Running 670 meters along the Praia Grande shoreline between Forte and Guilhermina beaches, Praia do Boqueirão has restaurants, kiosks and a tourist information post.
Praia do Canto do Forte (Praia Grande)
At the eastern end of the Praia Grande shoreline in São Paulo state, Praia do Forte sits beside the Fortaleza de Itaipu, the military complex that gives the beach its name.
More drives to Praia Grande
- Jundiaí to Praia Grande
- Campinas to Praia Grande
- Piracicaba to Praia Grande
- Ribeirão Preto to Praia Grande
- Bauru to Praia Grande
- Uberlândia to Praia Grande
From Londrina to other places in Brazil
- Londrina to Jaú
- Londrina to São José do Rio Preto
- Londrina to São Carlos
- Londrina to Jundiaí
- Londrina to Franca
- Londrina to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Londrina to Praia Grande?
About 7 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 374 miles.
How far is Praia Grande from Londrina by car?
About 374 miles (602 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 Londrina to Praia Grande drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Londrina to Praia Grande use?
In order: BR-369, PR-862, PR-855, BR-153, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Londrina and Praia Grande?
Closest to the road: Ibiporã State Park (state park, mile 12, 0.4 mi from the route); Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 324, 0.6 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 334, 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.