The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Francisco Beltrão is 533 miles (857 km), about 11 h 51 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Distance by road | 533 mi (857 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-277 → BR-373 → PR-562 → PR-566 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Praia Grande–Francisco Beltrão drive in a few lines
BR-277 (187 mi) and SP-230 (154 mi) carry about 64% of the 533 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Praia Grande and Francisco Beltrão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 3–8 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 8–70 | 62 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 70–224 | 154 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 224–235 | 11 | Paraná |
| local roads | 235–244 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 244–431 | 187 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 431–492 | 61 | Paraná |
| PR-562 | 492–504 | 12 | Paraná |
| PR-566 | 504–530 | 26 | Paraná |
| local roads | 530–533 | 3 | Paraná |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Praia Grande and Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Centro Histórico (mile 242), Museu da Gravura Cidade de Curitiba (mile 242), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 331)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 47), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 114), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 151), Graciosa State Park (mile 217), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 224)
- Museums and history: Museu da Gravura Cidade de Curitiba (mile 242), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 331), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 398)
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
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.
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.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
Centro Histórico
Curitiba's Historic Center covers fifteen blocks around Praça Tiradentes, Generoso Marques, Garibaldi and other squares, known for a group of buildings of historic and cultural importance.
Museu da Gravura Cidade de Curitiba
Also known as Casa da Gravura Solar do Barão, the Museu da Gravura Cidade de Curitiba is a themed museum in Curitiba, capital of Paraná.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
More drives to Francisco Beltrão
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- Itanhaém to Francisco Beltrão
- Itu to Francisco Beltrão
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- Piracicaba to Francisco Beltrão
- Três Lagoas to Francisco Beltrão
From Praia Grande to other places in Brazil
- Praia Grande to Paranapiacaba
- Praia Grande to Bragança Paulista
- Praia Grande to Itu
- Praia Grande to Limeira
- Praia Grande to Mogi Guaçu
- Praia Grande to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Praia Grande to Francisco Beltrão?
About 11 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Francisco Beltrão from Praia Grande by car?
About 533 miles (857 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 Praia Grande to Francisco Beltrão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Praia Grande to Francisco Beltrão use?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, SP-230, BR-116, BR-277, BR-373, PR-562 and PR-566. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Praia Grande and Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Centro Histórico (old town, mile 242, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu da Gravura Cidade de Curitiba (museum, mile 242, 1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 331, 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.