Plan on about 7 h 9 min of driving for the 317-mile (510 km) trip from Ponta Grossa to Cubatão, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 317 mi (510 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Ponta Grossa to Cubatão: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (164 mi) and SP-055 (74 mi) carry about 75% of the 317 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Ponta Grossa to Cubatão: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 4–69 | 65 | Paraná |
| local roads | 69–78 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 78–242 | 164 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 242–316 | 74 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 316–317 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ponta Grossa and Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 73), Holocaust Museum in Curitiba (mile 73)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 98), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 160), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 198), Itinguçu State Park (mile 264), Praia da Tupi (mile 305)
- Museums and history: Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 34), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 73), Holocaust Museum in Curitiba (mile 73)
Vila Velha State Park
Also called the Old Village State Park, Vila Velha State Park covers 9,397 acres in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Sede da Fazenda Cancela
Inside the Witmarsum Colony in the Campos Gerais of Paraná, the old headquarters house of Fazenda Cancela is a historic building that now serves as a museum.
Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba
Curitiba Cathedral is a Catholic church on a site where a small wooden church dedicated to Our Lady of Light was built in 1668.
Holocaust Museum in Curitiba
Curitiba's Holocaust Museum was the first museum on the theme in Brazil and keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive through the stories of its victims and survivors.
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.
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
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
Arriving in Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
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 Cubatão?
About 7 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 317 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ponta Grossa to Cubatão?
About 317 miles (510 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 Cubatão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ponta Grossa to Cubatão?
In order: BR-376, BR-116 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ponta Grossa to Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Vila Velha State Park (state park, mile 15, 0.9 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (cathedral, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Holocaust Museum in Curitiba (holocaust museum, mile 73, 0.6 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.