The Wayro route from Paranaguá to Itaguaí is 516 miles (830 km), about 11 h 10 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 516 mi (830 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Paranaguá to Itaguaí drive plays out
BR-116 (256 mi) and SP-060 (175 mi) carry about 84% of the 516 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Paranaguá to Itaguaí: the road sequence
| 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 | 455–501 | 46 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 501–503 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 503–510 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 510–516 | 6 | 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)
What to see on the way from Paranaguá to Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desinfectório Central (mile 277), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 380), Itatiaia National Park (mile 434)
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 38), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 109), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147), Itatiaia National Park (mile 434)
- Museums and history: Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP (mile 275), Desinfectório Central (mile 277), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 332), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 380)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
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.
Rio Turvo State Park
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
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.
Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP
The Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP (Museu de Arte Brasileira da FAAP) in São Paulo is the main unit of the museums run by the Armando Álvares Penteado Foundation.
Desinfectório Central
Built in 1893 by the São Paulo state government to fight epidemics through disinfection, the Desinfectório Central was listed as heritage in 1985 and now houses the Emílio Ribas Museum of Public Health.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
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 Itaguaí?
About 11 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 516 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paranaguá to Itaguaí?
About 516 miles (830 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 Paranaguá to Itaguaí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paranaguá to Itaguaí?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-060 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paranaguá and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Desinfectório Central (museum, mile 277, 0.6 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, 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.