The Wayro route from Londrina to São Carlos is 274 miles (441 km), about 5 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:
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| Distance | 274 mi (441 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-369 → PR-862 → PR-855 → BR-153 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-255 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Londrina to São Carlos: the shape of the trip
SP-225 (84 mi) and BR-369 (81 mi) carry about 60% of the 274 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Londrina and São Carlos
| 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 | 122–206 | 84 | São Paulo |
| SP-255 | 206–250 | 44 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 250–272 | 22 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 272–274 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 96 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Londrina and São Carlos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ibiporã State Park (mile 12), Bauru Zoo (mile 176), Botanical Garden of Bauru (mile 176), Castelo Furlani (mile 193)
- Nature and outdoors: Ibiporã State Park (mile 12), Botanical Garden of Bauru (mile 176)
- Museums and history: Botanical Garden of Bauru (mile 176), Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 206), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 249)
- With kids: Bauru Zoo (mile 176)
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.
Bauru Zoo
Bauru Zoo (Parque Zoológico Municipal de Bauru) is a public zoo in São Paulo state known for its work preserving Brazilian wildlife. It opened on August 24, 1980, and covers 50,000 square meters.
Botanical Garden of Bauru
Bauru's municipal botanical garden (Jardim Botânico de Bauru) covers 793 acres, mostly cerrado, with patches of semideciduous seasonal forest and marsh vegetation.
Castelo Furlani
Castelo Furlani is a castle in Pederneiras, São Paulo state, designed by Fausto Furlani, an engineer born in Trento in 1876.
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
In São Carlos itself
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César
Now called Museu de São Carlos, this museum opened in 1957 and holds over 7,000 items about the city, including a replica of a carriage like Dom Pedro II's from his 1886 visit.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
More drives to São Carlos
- Jundiaí to São Carlos
- São Paulo to São Carlos
- São Vicente to São Carlos
- Santos to São Carlos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Carlos
- Taubaté to São Carlos
From Londrina to other places in Brazil
- Londrina to Jaú
- Londrina to São José do Rio Preto
- Londrina to Jundiaí
- Londrina to Franca
- Londrina to Bragança Paulista
- Londrina to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Londrina to São Carlos?
About 5 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 274 miles.
How far is São Carlos from Londrina by car?
About 274 miles (441 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 Londrina to São Carlos?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Londrina to São Carlos?
In order: BR-369, PR-862, PR-855, BR-153, SP-327, SP-225, SP-255 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Londrina and São Carlos?
Closest to the road: Ibiporã State Park (state park, mile 12, 0.4 mi from the route); Bauru Zoo (zoo, mile 176, 0.1 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of Bauru (museum, mile 176, 0.3 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.