Plan on about 7 h 41 min of driving for the 359-mile (577 km) trip from Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul, 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.”
| Distance by road | 359 mi (577 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-376 → BR-277 → BR-116 → PR-419 → PR-281 → SC-418 → BR-280 |
| States on the route | Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul
BR-376 (254 mi) and BR-280 (26 mi) carry about 78% of the 359 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 4–258 | 254 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 258–267 | 9 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 267–268 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 268–290 | 22 | Paraná |
| PR-419 | 290–300 | 10 | Paraná |
| PR-281 | 300–316 | 16 | Paraná |
| SC-418 | 316–321 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 321–329 | 8 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-280 | 329–355 | 26 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 355–359 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 316 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
Stops between Maringá and Jaraguá do Sul
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vila Velha State Park (mile 208), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 251), Teatro Positivo (mile 259)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 208)
- Museums and history: Museu Campos Gerais (mile 193), Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 227), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 231), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 251)
Cineteatro Ópera
Ponta Grossa's Cineteatro Ópera is a performance venue with three auditoriums totaling 933 seats, the main hall holding about 690 people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
More drives to Jaraguá do Sul
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From Maringá to other places in Brazil
- Maringá to Barretos
- Maringá to Uberaba
- Maringá to Bragança Paulista
- Maringá to Paranapiacaba
- Maringá to Cubatão
- Maringá to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul?
About 7 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 359 miles.
How far is Jaraguá do Sul from Maringá by car?
About 359 miles (577 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 Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul?
In order: BR-376, BR-277, BR-116, PR-419, PR-281, SC-418 and BR-280. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maringá to Jaraguá do Sul?
Closest to the road: Vila Velha State Park (state park, mile 208, 0.9 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 251, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 259, 0.5 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.