By road, Ponta Grossa and São Vicente are about 314 miles (506 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 9 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 314 mi (506 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no 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 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Ponta Grossa to São Vicente
BR-116 (164 mi) and BR-376 (65 mi) carry about 73% of the 314 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ponta Grossa to São Vicente, road by road
| 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 | 242–306 | 64 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 306–314 | 8 | São Paulo |
- Mile 134 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to São Vicente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Teatro Guaíra (mile 73), Oscar Niemeyer Museum (mile 73), National Museum of Spiritism (mile 76), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 270)
- Nature and outdoors: Vila Velha State Park (mile 15), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 101), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 160), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 198), Itinguçu State Park (mile 264)
- Museums and history: Oscar Niemeyer Museum (mile 73), National Museum of Spiritism (mile 76), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 270)
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.
Teatro Guaíra
Facing Santos Andrade Square in Curitiba, Teatro Guaíra is a state-run cultural center built in 1945.
Oscar Niemeyer Museum
In Curitiba, Paraná, the Oscar Niemeyer Museum opened in 2002 under the name Novo Museu, or New Museum.
National Museum of Spiritism
In Curitiba, the National Museum of Spiritism covers Spiritist doctrine, with a collection of mediumistic objects such as photographs, tape recordings and psychographs.
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.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
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.
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
In São Vicente itself
Milionários beach
On the São Vicente coast in São Paulo state, Praia dos Milionários is known for calm water and short, narrow strips of sand.
Gonzaguinha beach
Near São Vicente's center and historic sites, Gonzaguinha Beach is lined with kiosks, bars, restaurants and shops and hosts a yearly reenactment of Martim Afonso de Sousa's arrival.
Itararé Beach
Itararé Beach in São Vicente fronts Santos Bay and runs 2.9 kilometers from Ilha Porchat to Canal 1, crossing into neighboring Santos.
More drives to São Vicente
- São Paulo to São Vicente
- Jundiaí to São Vicente
- Campinas to São Vicente
- Ribeirão Preto to São Vicente
- Bauru to São Vicente
- Franca to São Vicente
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 São Vicente?
About 7 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 314 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ponta Grossa to São Vicente?
About 314 miles (506 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 São Vicente 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 São Vicente?
In order: BR-376, BR-116 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ponta Grossa and São Vicente?
Closest to the road: Teatro Guaíra (theater, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Oscar Niemeyer Museum (art museum, mile 73, 0.7 mi from the route); National Museum of Spiritism (museum, mile 76, 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.