Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay is about 415 road miles (668 km): roughly 9 h 4 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 180, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
Full advisory: Argentina, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance by road | 415 mi (668 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | 063-01 → RNA001 → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN136 |
| Border crossing | about mile 180, Argentina → Uruguay (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Canelones, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 180, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Entre Ríos into Río Negro. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on your U.S. license. |
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal: the shape of the trip
RN12 (47 mi) and RN9 (39 mi) carry about 21% of the 415 miles. The first 180 miles are in Argentina; the last 235 are in Uruguay. It runs through 9 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Canelones, Florida. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| 063-01 | 5–10 | 5 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RNA001 | 10–23 | 13 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 23–24 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 24–63 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 63–68 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 68–115 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 115–152 | 37 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 152–158 | 6 | Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 158–177 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 177–180 | 3 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 180–314 | 134 | Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José |
| connecting roads | 314–316 | 2 | San José |
| local roads | 316–415 | 99 | San José, Canelones, Florida |
- Mile 6 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 24 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Entre Ríos → Río Negro (international border)
- Mile 196 of this route: Río Negro → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 277 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (region line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Colonia → San José (region line)
- Mile 339 of this route: San José → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 351 of this route: Canelones → Florida (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Adrogué and Alejandro Gallinal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 47), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 198), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 314)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 47)
- Museums and history: Sarmiento Historical Museum (mile 23), Quinta Los Ombúes (mile 27), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 198), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 314), Cathedral of Florida (mile 370)
Torre Espacial
Rising 200 meters in Buenos Aires' Villa Soldati section, Torre Espacial (also called Torre Interama) is an observation tower built between 1980 and 1981 for the Parque de la Ciudad amusement park.
Sarmiento Historical Museum
In the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Sarmiento Historical Museum covers the Generation of '80 and the life of President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, with sections on Nicolás Avellaneda and the 1880 federalization.
Quinta Los Ombúes
In the historic center of San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Quinta Los Ombúes is a museum and historic site set in an old colonial-style country house.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
The former Anglo meatpacking plant on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos began shipping frozen meat in 1924, on the site where Liebig exported meat extract and corned beef from 1865. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape inscribed in 2015.
Cathedral of Mercedes
Since 1960, the Diocese of Mercedes has had its seat at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, the main Catholic church in this Uruguayan city.
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
The main Catholic church of San José de Mayo, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph has been the diocesan seat since 1955, a minor basilica since 1957 and Uruguay's national shrine of Saint Joseph.
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
More drives to Alejandro Gallinal
- Nueva Helvecia to Alejandro Gallinal
- Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
- Carmelo to Alejandro Gallinal
- Mercedes, Uruguay to Alejandro Gallinal
- Tacuarembó to Alejandro Gallinal
- Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal
More drives from Adrogué
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Adrogué to San Antonio de Areco
- Adrogué to Arrecifes
- Adrogué to Capilla del Monte
- Adrogué to Rocha, Uruguay
- Adrogué to Fray Bentos, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay?
About 9 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 415 miles.
What is the driving distance from Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay?
About 415 miles (668 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.
Where does the Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal drive cross the border?
At about mile 180, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Adrogué into Uruguay?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You can drive on your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 13, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal?
In order: 063-01, RNA001, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RN136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Adrogué to Alejandro Gallinal?
Closest to the road: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 47, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Mercedes (cathedral, mile 198, 0.7 mi from the route); Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 314, 0.9 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.