The Wayro route from São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana is 261 miles (420 km), about 5 h 42 min of driving without stops.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 261 mi (420 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-153 → SP-333 → PR-323 → PR-986 → BR-369 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana drive plays out
BR-153 (99 mi) and SP-333 (85 mi) carry about 70% of the 261 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| BR-153 | 5–104 | 99 | São Paulo |
| SP-333 | 104–189 | 85 | São Paulo |
| PR-323 | 189–233 | 44 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| connecting roads | 233–235 | 2 | Paraná |
| local roads | 235–239 | 4 | Paraná |
| PR-986 | 239–245 | 6 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 245–250 | 5 | Paraná |
| local roads | 250–255 | 5 | Paraná |
| BR-369 | 255–260 | 5 | Paraná |
| local roads | 260–261 | 1 | Paraná |
- Mile 190 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Apucarana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 235)
- Museums and history: Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (mile 114), Estação de Assis (mile 158), Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (mile 161), Museu Histórico de Cambé (mile 235)
Museu de Paleontologia de Marília
One of the few museums in Brazil devoted entirely to paleontology, the Museu de Paleontologia de Marília is a science museum in Marília, São Paulo state.
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis
Assis's museum of primitive (naïve) art, founded by José Nazareno Mimessi, sits inside Parque do Buracão, an ecological park, in its own climate-controlled building opened in 1999. It is run by the city's culture department.
Museu Histórico de Cambé
Founded in 1985, Cambé's history museum preserves the memory of the settlers of northern Paraná through photos, documents, objects and books, plus archaeological finds from the region's Indigenous peoples. It occupies the city's Centro Cultural.
More drives to Apucarana
- São Carlos to Apucarana
- Limeira to Apucarana
- Campinas to Apucarana
- Jundiaí to Apucarana
- Franca to Apucarana
- São Paulo to Apucarana
From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
- São José do Rio Preto to Piracicaba
- São José do Rio Preto to Passos
- São José do Rio Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- São José do Rio Preto to Itu
- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 261 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana?
About 261 miles (420 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 São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana use?
In order: BR-153, SP-333, PR-323, PR-986 and BR-369. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Apucarana?
Closest to the road: Museu de Paleontologia de Marília (museum, mile 114, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (museum, mile 161, 1 mi from the route); Museu Histórico de Cambé (museum, mile 235, 0.3 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.