Plan on about 9 h 10 min of driving for the 421-mile (678 km) trip from Poços de Caldas 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.”
| Distance | 421 mi (678 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-267 → SP-342 → SP-344 → SP-340 → SP-083 → SP-348 → SP-021 → SP-230 → PR-410 → PR-411 → PR-408 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Poços de Caldas–Paranaguá drive in a few lines
SP-230 (209 mi) and SP-340 (53 mi) carry about 62% of the 421 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Poços de Caldas to Paranaguá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 4–11 | 7 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 11–28 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 28–42 | 14 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 43–96 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 96–100 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 100–111 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 111–148 | 37 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 148–149 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 149–165 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 165–166 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 166–375 | 209 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| PR-410 | 375–387 | 12 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 387–396 | 9 | Paraná |
| PR-408 | 396–400 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 400–401 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 401–421 | 20 | Paraná |
- Mile 6 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Stops between Poços de Caldas and Paranaguá
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 272), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 309), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 370), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 383), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 392), Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 413)
- Museums and history: Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 26), Ponte Torta (mile 130), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 160)
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
Ponte Torta
Known by several names, including Ponte Redonda and Ponte dos Bondes, Jundiaí's Ponte Torta is a heritage bridge protected by the city since 2008.
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.
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
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.
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
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Poços de Caldas to other places in Brazil
- Poços de Caldas to Tatuí
- Poços de Caldas to Paranapiacaba
- Poços de Caldas to Itapetininga
- Poços de Caldas to Cubatão
- Poços de Caldas to Fumaça
- Poços de Caldas to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Poços de Caldas to Paranaguá?
About 9 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 421 miles.
What is the driving distance from Poços de Caldas to Paranaguá?
About 421 miles (678 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 Poços de Caldas 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 Poços de Caldas to Paranaguá?
In order: BR-267, SP-342, SP-344, SP-340, SP-083, SP-348, 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 Poços de Caldas and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 26, 1 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 160, 2 mi from the route); Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (state park, mile 383, 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.