Plan on about 11 h 54 min of driving for the 535-mile (861 km) trip from São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão, before any 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 535 mi (861 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 54 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 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão drive plays out
BR-277 (187 mi) and SP-230 (155 mi) carry about 64% of the 535 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 5–11 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 11–72 | 61 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 72–227 | 155 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 227–237 | 10 | Paraná |
| local roads | 237–247 | 10 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 247–434 | 187 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 434–494 | 60 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 494–495 | 1 | Paraná |
| PR-562 | 495–506 | 11 | Paraná |
| PR-566 | 506–533 | 27 | Paraná |
| local roads | 533–535 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 183 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), National Museum of Spiritism (mile 239), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 244), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 333)
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 116), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 153), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 214), Botanical Garden of Curitiba (mile 242)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), National Museum of Spiritism (mile 239), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 244), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 333), Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 400)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Botanical Garden of Curitiba
Formally Jardim Botânico Fanchette Rischbieter, the Botanical Garden of Curitiba is a park and tourist landmark in Paraná's capital that also houses part of the Federal University of Paraná campus.
Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba
Curitiba Cathedral is a Catholic church on a site where a small wooden church dedicated to Our Lady of Light was built in 1668.
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.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
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From São Vicente to other places in Brazil
- São Vicente to Paranapiacaba
- São Vicente to Bragança Paulista
- São Vicente to Itu
- São Vicente to Limeira
- São Vicente to Mogi Guaçu
- São Vicente to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão?
About 11 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 535 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão?
About 535 miles (861 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 São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão drive?
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.
Which highways go from São Vicente to Francisco Beltrão?
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 São Vicente and Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: National Museum of Spiritism (museum, mile 239, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (cathedral, mile 244, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 333, 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.