Plan on about 6 h 59 min of driving for the 306-mile (493 km) trip from Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba, 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 | 306 mi (493 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-031 → SP-122 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (210 mi) and SP-021 (29 mi) carry about 78% of the 306 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paranaguá and Paranapiacaba
| 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 | 256–285 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 285–291 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-031 | 291–296 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 296–298 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-122 | 298–306 | 8 | São Paulo |
- Mile 83 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paranaguá and Paranapiacaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Natural Estoril (mile 289)
- 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), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 50), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 109), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 289)
- Museums and history: UNASP São Paulo Memory Center (mile 260)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
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.
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
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
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
UNASP São Paulo Memory Center
Run by the São Paulo campus of the Adventist University Center, the UNASP São Paulo Memory Center preserves the memory of UNASP and the early days of Capão Redondo.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
When you get to Paranapiacaba
Museu Tecnológico Ferroviário do Funicular
In the village of Paranapiacaba, high in the Serra do Mar, this railway museum fills sheds that once served as workshops for the funicular trains running between Raiz da Serra in Cubatão and the plateau.
Casa Fox
Casa Fox is a museum at Paranapiacaba made of two restored, semi-detached workers' houses that share the personal and collective memories of local residents. It is named after Daniel M. Fox.
More drives to Paranapiacaba
- São Paulo to Paranapiacaba
- Jundiaí to Paranapiacaba
- Bragança Paulista to Paranapiacaba
- Campinas to Paranapiacaba
- Itu to Paranapiacaba
- Limeira to Paranapiacaba
From Paranaguá to other places in Brazil
- Paranaguá to Itanhaém
- Paranaguá to Cubatão
- Paranaguá to Tatuí
- Paranaguá to Ourinhos
- Paranaguá to Campo Mourão
- Paranaguá to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba?
About 6 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Paranapiacaba from Paranaguá by car?
About 306 miles (493 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 Paranapiacaba 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 Paranapiacaba use?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-031 and SP-122. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba?
Closest to the road: Pico do Marumbi State Park (state park, mile 29, 3 mi from the route); UNASP São Paulo Memory Center (museum, mile 260, 3 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 289, 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.