The Wayro route from Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas is 190 miles (305 km), about 4 h 43 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 190 mi (305 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 43 min |
| Departments on the route | Florida, Canelones, San José, Colonia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Alejandro Gallinal–Conchillas drive in a few lines
It runs through 4 departments: Florida, Canelones, San José, Colonia. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–98 | 98 | Florida, Canelones, San José |
| connecting roads | 98–101 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 101–122 | 21 | San José |
| connecting roads | 122–123 | 1 | San José |
| local roads | 123–190 | 67 | San José, Colonia |
- Mile 65 of this route: Florida → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 77 of this route: Canelones → San José (department line)
- Mile 125 of this route: San José → Colonia (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Conchillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Florida (mile 45), Piedra Alta (mile 45), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 101), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: Anchorena Presidential Estate (mile 180)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Florida (mile 45), Piedra Alta (mile 45), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 101), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 101), Museum of Rosario Mural Art (mile 139)
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.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
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.
Museo Departamental de San José
Set in central San José de Mayo, the Museo Departamental de San José is a history and fine arts museum that also runs a library, archives and cultural programs.
Museum of Rosario Mural Art
Rather than a building, the Museum of Rosario Mural Art is a circuit of history-themed murals spread around Rosario, in Uruguay's Colonia department.
Anchorena Presidential Estate
Located in Colonia Department, 208 km from Montevideo, the Anchorena Presidential Estate is a national park that also serves as a rest residence for Uruguay's president.
More drives to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Artigas to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Fray Marcos to Conchillas
- Minas to Conchillas
- Montevideo to Conchillas
From Alejandro Gallinal to other places in Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas?
About 4 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
What is the driving distance from Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas?
About 190 miles (305 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 Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Alejandro Gallinal and Conchillas?
Closest to the road: Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 45, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Departamental de San José (history museum, mile 101, 0.7 mi from the route); Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 101, 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.