The Wayro route from Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí is 491 miles (790 km), about 10 h 39 min of driving without stops.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 491 mi (790 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí
BR-116 (217 mi) and SP-060 (175 mi) carry about 80% of the 491 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR-277 | 0–19 | 19 | Paraná |
| PR-804 | 19–25 | 6 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 25–34 | 9 | Paraná |
| PR-410 | 34–45 | 11 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 45–255 | 210 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 255–256 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 256–264 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 264–270 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 270–280 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 280–455 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 455–462 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 462–467 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 467–489 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 489–491 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 83 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 424 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Paranaguá and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 254), Latin America Memorial (mile 275), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 380), Itatiaia National Park (mile 434)
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 29), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 38), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147), Itatiaia National Park (mile 434)
- Museums and history: Museu do Índio (mile 254), Latin America Memorial (mile 275), Pátio do Colégio (mile 277), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 380)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, a protected area you can note along this part of the drive.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Campina do Encantado State Park, in the São Paulo state town of Pariquera-Açu, protects a peat bog and a patch of wetland forest, described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific interest.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Once you reach Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Paranaguá to other places in Brazil
- Paranaguá to Itanhaém
- Paranaguá to Cubatão
- Paranaguá to Tatuí
- Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba
- Paranaguá to Ourinhos
- Paranaguá to Campo Mourão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 491 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí?
About 491 miles (790 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 Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí 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 Paranaguá to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paranaguá and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 254, 0.5 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 380, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 434, 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.