Taubaté to Paranaguá is about 357 road miles (574 km): roughly 7 h 50 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 357 mi (574 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-021 → SP-230 → PR-410 → PR-411 → PR-408 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Taubaté–Paranaguá drive in a few lines
SP-230 (209 mi) and SP-060 (75 mi) carry about 80% of the 357 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Taubaté to Paranaguá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 1–76 | 75 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 76–86 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 86–92 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 92–101 | 9 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 102–311 | 209 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| PR-410 | 311–323 | 12 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 323–332 | 9 | Paraná |
| PR-408 | 332–336 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 336–337 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 337–357 | 20 | Paraná |
- Mile 275 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
What to see on the way from Taubaté to Paranaguá
- Nature and outdoors: Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 208), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 245), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 311), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 328), Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 349)
- Museums and history: Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 24), Memória do Bixiga Museum (mile 80), Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 102)
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Memória do Bixiga Museum
Founded in 1981, the Memória do Bixiga Museum in São Paulo tells the story of the area's Italian immigrants from a 20th-century building at 118 Rua dos Ingleses.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
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.
Pico do Marumbi State Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, a protected area you can note along this part of the drive.
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
More drives to Paranaguá
- Curitiba to Paranaguá
- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Taubaté to other places in Brazil
- Taubaté to Jacareí
- Taubaté to Bragança Paulista
- Taubaté to Paranapiacaba
- Taubaté to Cubatão
- Taubaté to Itu
- Taubaté to Limeira
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taubaté to Paranaguá?
About 7 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 357 miles.
What is the driving distance from Taubaté to Paranaguá?
About 357 miles (574 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 Taubaté to Paranaguá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Taubaté to Paranaguá?
In order: SP-060, SP-015, SP-021, SP-230, PR-410, PR-411, PR-408 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Taubaté and Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (museum, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); Memória do Bixiga Museum (museum, mile 80, 3 mi from the route); Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (basilica, mile 102, 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.