Ponta Grossa to Santa Cruz do Sul is about 459 road miles (738 km): roughly 10 h 13 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 459 mi (738 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | PR-151 → BR-476 → BR-153 → ERS-135 → RSC-153 |
| States on the route | Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Ponta Grossa to Santa Cruz do Sul: the shape of the trip
BR-153 (172 mi) and RSC-153 (104 mi) carry about 60% of the 459 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ponta Grossa to Santa Cruz do Sul, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Paraná |
| PR-151 | 4–75 | 71 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-476 | 76–127 | 51 | Paraná |
| BR-153 | 127–280 | 153 | Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-135 | 280–324 | 44 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 324–329 | 5 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 329–353 | 24 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-153 | 353–372 | 19 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 372–375 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-153 | 375–455 | 80 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 455–459 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 173 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 245 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (state line)
Stops between Ponta Grossa and Santa Cruz do Sul
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 326), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 328)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 18)
- Museums and history: Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (mile 127), Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (mile 326), Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (mile 328)
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.
Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias
Created in 1996 in União da Vitória, Paraná, Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias protects about 236 hectares of araucaria forest, local wildlife and water sources.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Passo Fundo, dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida, is the Catholic church that holds the seat of the Archdiocese of Passo Fundo.
Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro
Starting from businessman Paulo Afonso Trevisan's collection of race cars, this Passo Fundo museum gathers photos, films and documents on the history of Brazilian motor racing.
Arriving in Santa Cruz do Sul
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santa Cruz do Sul
Facing Getúlio Vargas Square in central Santa Cruz do Sul, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral.
More drives to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Curitiba to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Paranaguá to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Joinville to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Itajaí to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Blumenau to Santa Cruz do Sul
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 is the drive from Ponta Grossa to Santa Cruz do Sul?
About 10 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
How far is Santa Cruz do Sul from Ponta Grossa by car?
About 459 miles (738 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 Santa Cruz do Sul 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 Santa Cruz do Sul?
In order: PR-151, BR-476, BR-153, ERS-135 and RSC-153. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ponta Grossa and Santa Cruz do Sul?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual Bosque das Araucárias (museum, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida, Passo Fundo (cathedral, mile 326, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu do Automobilismo Brasileiro (museum, mile 328, 0.1 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.