Plan on about 5 h 15 min of driving for the 233-mile (375 km) trip from Paranaguá to Itanhaém, 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.”
| Distance by road | 233 mi (375 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Paranaguá–Itanhaém drive in a few lines
BR-116 (146 mi) and SP-055 (41 mi) carry about 80% of the 233 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paranaguá to Itanhaém, 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 | 45–191 | 146 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 191–232 | 41 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 232–233 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 83 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paranaguá and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 220)
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Guaricana National Park (mile 19), Pau Oco State Park (mile 22), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 29), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 38), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 50), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 109), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 220)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
Guaricana National Park
Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.
Pau Oco State Park
Pau Oco State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
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.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a 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.
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Paranaguá to other places in Brazil
- Paranaguá to Cubatão
- Paranaguá to Tatuí
- Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba
- Paranaguá to Ourinhos
- Paranaguá to Campo Mourão
- Paranaguá to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paranaguá to Itanhaém?
About 5 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 233 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Paranaguá by car?
About 233 miles (375 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 Itanhaém?
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 Itanhaém?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paranaguá and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Pico do Marumbi State Park (state park, mile 29, 3 mi from the route); Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (state park, mile 38, 2 mi from the route); Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 220, 1 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.