Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá is about 134 road miles (215 km): roughly 2 h 47 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 134 mi (215 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-376 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá: the shape of the trip
BR-277 (67 mi) and BR-376 (62 mi) carry about 96% of the 134 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 4–66 | 62 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 66–133 | 67 | Paraná |
| local roads | 133–134 | 1 | Paraná |
Where to stop on the way to Paranaguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 59), Teatro Positivo (mile 67), Curitiba Zoo (mile 80)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Pau Oco State Park (mile 103), Guaricana National Park (mile 104), Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Sede da Fazenda Cancela (mile 34), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 59), Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 82)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 80)
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.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
Pau Oco State Park
Pau Oco State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
More drives to Paranaguá
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
- Jacareí to Paranaguá
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 Paranaguá?
About 2 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá?
About 134 miles (215 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 Ponta Grossa 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 Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá?
In order: BR-376 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ponta Grossa and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 59, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 67, 0.5 mi from the route); Curitiba Zoo (zoo, mile 80, 0.5 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.