By road, Ponta Grossa and Taubaté are about 397 miles (639 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 59 min of driving.
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| Distance by road | 397 mi (639 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 59 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 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Ponta Grossa–Taubaté drive in a few lines
PR-151 (89 mi) and SP-060 (75 mi) carry about 41% of the 397 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ponta Grossa to Taubaté
| 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 | 320–395 | 75 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 395–397 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 105 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Taubaté
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jaguariaíva River Canyon (mile 80), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 307)
- Nature and outdoors: Campos Gerais National Park (mile 11), Parque Estadual Vale do Códo (mile 70), Jaguariaíva River Canyon (mile 80), Cerrado State Park (mile 84)
- Museums and history: Museu Ferroviário de Sorocaba (mile 257), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 307), Anchieta Museum (mile 318), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 372)
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 Estadual Vale do Códo
Vale do Codó State Park lies in the municipality of Jaguariaíva, Paraná, about 230 km from Curitiba, inside the Escarpa Devoniana Environmental Protection Area.
Jaguariaíva River Canyon
The Jaguariaíva River runs through this canyon in Jaguariaíva, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Cerrado State Park
In Paraná state, Cerrado State Park protects a river canyon and the surrounding cerrado grasslands.
Museu Ferroviário de Sorocaba
Also called the Museu da Estrada de Ferro Sorocabana, Sorocaba's railway museum stands on Praça Mateus Maylasky in the central part of the city, close to the Sorocaba train station.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Anchieta Museum
On the Pátio do Colégio square in central São Paulo, the Anchieta Museum covers the history of education and the city, and preserves a 16th-century rammed-earth wall.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
Arriving in Taubaté
Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Tremembé
Locally called the Basilica of Tremembé, this Catholic church in Tremembé, São Paulo, keeps a wooden carved image of the Good Lord Jesus, a significant religious artifact for the Church.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
More drives to Taubaté
- São Paulo to Taubaté
- Jundiaí to Taubaté
- Campinas to Taubaté
- Ribeirão Preto to Taubaté
- Bauru to Taubaté
- Franca to Taubaté
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 Taubaté?
About 7 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 397 miles.
How far is Taubaté from Ponta Grossa by car?
About 397 miles (639 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 Taubaté?
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 Taubaté?
In order: PRC-373, PR-151, PR-239, SP-258, SP-250, SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ponta Grossa to Taubaté?
Closest to the road: Jaguariaíva River Canyon (canyon, mile 80, 0.6 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 307, 0.7 mi from the route); Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (aviation museum, mile 372, 2 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.