Plan on about 8 h 4 min of driving for the 367-mile (591 km) trip from Pindamonhangaba to Paranaguá, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 367 mi (591 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-383 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-021 → SP-230 → PR-410 → PR-411 → PR-408 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Pindamonhangaba to Paranaguá drive plays out
SP-230 (209 mi) and SP-060 (83 mi) carry about 80% of the 367 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pindamonhangaba to Paranaguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| BR-383 | 1–4 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 4–87 | 83 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 87–97 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 97–103 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 103–111 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 111–112 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 112–321 | 209 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| PR-410 | 321–334 | 13 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 334–342 | 8 | Paraná |
| PR-408 | 342–346 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 346–348 | 2 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 348–367 | 19 | Paraná |
- Mile 285 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Places worth a stop between Pindamonhangaba and Paranaguá
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 219), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 256), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 316), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 329), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 339), Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 16), Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (mile 89), Museu das Invenções (mile 92)
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo
This Catholic basilica stands at the corner of Cásper Líbero Avenue and Santa Ifigênia Street in São Paulo's Santa Ifigênia district.
Museu das Invenções
Known as Inventolândia, the Museu das Invenções in São Paulo's Perdizes neighborhood opened in 1996 through the National Association of Inventors, aiming to show students how fun science can be.
Campina do Encantado State Park
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
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.
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 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.
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
More drives to Paranaguá
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- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Pindamonhangaba to other places in Brazil
- Pindamonhangaba to Paranapiacaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém
- Pindamonhangaba to Mogi Guaçu
- Pindamonhangaba to Botucatu
- Pindamonhangaba to Jaú
- Pindamonhangaba to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pindamonhangaba to Paranaguá?
About 8 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Paranaguá from Pindamonhangaba by car?
About 367 miles (591 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 Pindamonhangaba to Paranaguá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pindamonhangaba to Paranaguá?
In order: BR-383, SP-060, SP-015, SP-021, SP-230, PR-410, PR-411, PR-408 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pindamonhangaba and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (church, mile 89, 2 mi from the route); Museu das Invenções (museum, mile 92, 1 mi from the route); Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (state park, mile 329, 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.