The Wayro route from Arrecifes to Magdalena is 176 miles (284 km), about 3 h 28 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 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.”
| Distance | 176 mi (284 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN8 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Arrecifes to Magdalena
RN8 (86 mi) and RN1 (31 mi) carry about 66% of the 176 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Arrecifes to Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RN8 | 4–90 | 86 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 90–103 | 13 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 103–104 | 1 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 104–111 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 111–114 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 114–145 | 31 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 145–176 | 31 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 103 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 119 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Stops between Arrecifes and Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Criollo y Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Gu͏̈iraldes (mile 39), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 104), St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires (mile 111), Teatro General San Martín (mile 112), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 115), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Parque Criollo y Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Gu͏̈iraldes (mile 39), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 104), Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta (mile 106), St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires (mile 111), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 115), Basílica de San Ponciano (mile 147), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 147)
Parque Criollo y Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Gu͏̈iraldes
In San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires province, the Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes spreads ten exhibit rooms across the 97-hectare Parque Criollo, opened in 1938, and presents Argentina's past, especially that of Buenos Aires province.
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination
Set in Buenos Aires on the former Navy Mechanics School grounds, one of the largest clandestine detention, torture and extermination centers of the last dictatorship, this site museum was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.
Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta
In Buenos Aires's Belgrano neighborhood, the Enrique Larreta Museum is devoted to Spanish art.
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
An equestrian statue of Italian military and political figure Giuseppe Garibaldi, this monument stands on Plaza Italia in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires
Also known as the Maronite Catholic Cathedral of Buenos Aires, St. Maron's Cathedral stands at 834 Paraguay Street in the city.
Teatro General San Martín
On Corrientes Avenue next to the cultural center of the same name, Teatro General San Martín is a public theater with stages for plays and film plus art exhibitions.
Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken
Established in 1971, Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken in Buenos Aires traces Argentine cinema through about 90,000 film reels plus photos, posters, scripts, costumes and film equipment.
Basílica de San Ponciano
On Calle 48 in La Plata, Basílica de San Ponciano is a Catholic church named a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1997 and a diocesan sanctuary in 2019.
Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica
Run by the National University of La Plata's astronomy and geophysics school, the Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica was created in 1997 and opened its permanent exhibit in 2001.
More drives to Magdalena
- Necochea to Magdalena
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Luján to Magdalena
- San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
From Arrecifes to other places in Argentina
- Arrecifes to Ayacucho, Argentina
- Arrecifes to Cariló
- Arrecifes to Capilla del Monte
- Arrecifes to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
- Arrecifes to Río Branco, Uruguay
- Arrecifes to Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Arrecifes to Magdalena?
About 3 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 176 miles.
What is the driving distance from Arrecifes to Magdalena?
About 176 miles (284 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 Arrecifes to Magdalena drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Arrecifes to Magdalena?
In order: RN8, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Arrecifes to Magdalena?
Closest to the road: ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (museum, mile 104, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Maron's Cathedral, Buenos Aires (cathedral, mile 111, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 115, 0.2 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.