By road, Ponta Grossa and Barra Mansa are about 503 miles (810 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 0 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 503 mi (810 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | PRC-373 → PR-151 → PR-239 → SP-258 → SP-250 → SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Ponta Grossa to Barra Mansa drive plays out
SP-060 (175 mi) and PR-151 (89 mi) carry about 52% of the 503 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ponta Grossa and Barra Mansa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Paraná |
| PRC-373 | 2–7 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-151 | 7–96 | 89 | Paraná |
| PR-239 | 96–104 | 8 | Paraná |
| SP-258 | 104–178 | 74 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-250 | 178–213 | 35 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 213–260 | 47 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 260–265 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 265–268 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 268–269 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 269–309 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 309–310 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 310–320 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 320–495 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 495–502 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 502–503 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 105 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 464 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ponta Grossa and Barra Mansa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 257), Memorial da Inclusão (mile 316), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 316), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 421), Itatiaia National Park (mile 473)
- Nature and outdoors: Campos Gerais National Park (mile 11), Cerrado State Park (mile 84), Itatiaia National Park (mile 473)
- Museums and history: Parque Histórico de Carambeí (mile 14), Memorial da Inclusão (mile 316), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 316), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 373), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 421)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 257)
Campos Gerais National Park
Created in 2006 across Ponta Grossa, Castro and Carambeí, Campos Gerais National Park protects native grasslands and Araucaria forest, with visitor sites like the Buraco do Padre sinkhole and the Mariquinha and São Jorge River waterfalls.
Parque Histórico de Carambeí
Opened in 2011 for the centennial of Dutch immigration, the Carambeí Historical Park is an open-air history museum covering 100,000 square meters in Carambeí, Paraná.
Cerrado State Park
In Paraná state, Cerrado State Park protects a river canyon and the surrounding cerrado grasslands.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
Memorial da Inclusão
In São Paulo's Barra Funda neighborhood, the Memorial da Inclusão tells the story of the disability rights movement in Brazil and worldwide, focusing on the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Sítio Morrinhos
Also known as Chácara de São Bento, Sítio Morrinhos is an architectural complex with an 18th-century main house and annexes from the 19th and 20th centuries, part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo's Historic Houses.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
More drives to Barra Mansa
- Niterói to Barra Mansa
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- São Paulo to Barra Mansa
- Bragança Paulista to Barra Mansa
- Jundiaí to Barra Mansa
- Campinas to Barra Mansa
From Ponta Grossa to other places in Brazil
- Ponta Grossa to Itapetininga
- Ponta Grossa to Presidente Prudente
- Ponta Grossa to Chapecó
- Ponta Grossa to Toledo
- Ponta Grossa to Itu
- Ponta Grossa to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ponta Grossa to Barra Mansa?
About 10 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ponta Grossa to Barra Mansa?
About 503 miles (810 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 Ponta Grossa to Barra Mansa 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 Ponta Grossa to Barra Mansa use?
In order: PRC-373, PR-151, PR-239, SP-258, SP-250, SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ponta Grossa to Barra Mansa?
Closest to the road: Memorial da Inclusão (museum, mile 316, 0.7 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 421, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 473, 0.4 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.