Paranaguá to Resende is about 442 road miles (711 km): roughly 9 h 27 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 442 mi (711 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Paranaguá to Resende is like
BR-116 (210 mi) and SP-060 (161 mi) carry about 84% of the 442 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paranaguá to Resende, 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 | 280–441 | 161 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 441–442 | 1 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paranaguá and Resende
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 380), Itatiaia National Park (mile 434)
- Nature and outdoors: 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), Itatiaia National Park (mile 434)
- Museums and history: Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (mile 277), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 332), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 380)
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
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.
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center opened on April 21, 2001, on Álvares Penteado Street in São Paulo's historic center, near São Bento metro station.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
More drives to Resende
- Niterói to Resende
- São José dos Campos to Resende
- Jacareí to Resende
- Mogi das Cruzes to Resende
- São Paulo to Resende
- Jundiaí to Resende
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 does it take to drive from Paranaguá to Resende?
About 9 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 442 miles.
How far is Resende from Paranaguá by car?
About 442 miles (711 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 Resende?
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 Resende use?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paranaguá to Resende?
Closest to the road: Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (aviation museum, mile 332, 2 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.