By road, Paranaguá and Varginha are about 463 miles (745 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 13 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 463 mi (745 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-023 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-491 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Paranaguá to Varginha: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (210 mi) and SP-008 (153 mi) carry about 78% of the 463 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Paranaguá to Varginha: 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 | 256–274 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 274–277 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 277–284 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-023 | 284–290 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 290–296 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 296–449 | 153 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 449–459 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 459–463 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 83 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Paranaguá and Varginha
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 254)
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Guaricana National Park (mile 19), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 29), Graciosa State Park (mile 37), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 38), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 254), Museu do Índio (mile 254), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 261)
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.
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.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
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.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
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.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
In Varginha itself
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
More drives to Varginha
- Belo Horizonte to Varginha
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Varginha
- Ribeirão Preto to Varginha
- Sete Lagoas to Varginha
- Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha
- Araraquara to Varginha
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 Varginha?
About 10 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 463 miles.
How far is Varginha from Paranaguá by car?
About 463 miles (745 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 Varginha 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 Varginha use?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-023, SP-010, SP-008 and BR-491. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paranaguá to Varginha?
Closest to the road: Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (state park, mile 38, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Índio (museum, mile 254, 0.5 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 261, 2 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.