The Wayro route from Berisso to Bella Unión, Uruguay is 405 miles (651 km), about 7 h 34 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 317, at Concordia–Salto.
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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance | 405 mi (651 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | 114-05 → RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RNA015 |
| Border crossing | about mile 317, Argentina → Uruguay (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Argentina–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 317, at Concordia–Salto, from Entre Ríos into Salto. 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.
The Berisso–Bella Unión drive in a few lines
RN14 (166 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 53% of the 405 miles. The first 317 miles are in Argentina; the last 88 are in Uruguay. It runs through 5 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Salto, Artigas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Berisso to Bella Unión, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| 114-05 | 1–4 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 7–37 | 30 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 37–40 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 40–46 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 46–48 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 48–88 | 40 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 88–93 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 93–140 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 140–306 | 166 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 306–307 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RNA015 | 307–317 | 10 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 317–405 | 88 | Salto, Artigas |
- Mile 33 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 49 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 110 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 317 of this route: Entre Ríos → Salto (international border)
- Mile 368 of this route: Salto → Artigas (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Bella Unión
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 7), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 36), Catedral Stella Maris (mile 40), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 47), El Palmar National Park (mile 263), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 318)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 263), Termas de Salto Grande (mile 318)
- Museums and history: Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 7), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 36), Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (mile 40), Catedral Stella Maris (mile 40), Sarmiento Historical Museum (mile 45), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 47)
- With kids: The Children's Republic (mile 10)
Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa
Run by the Tolosa branch of the Ferroclub Argentino, created in 1996, the Museo Ferroviario "Ing. Pedro C. Saccaggio" is a railway museum in Tolosa.
The Children's Republic
Spread over 131 acres in La Plata, The Children's Republic is a theme park with 35 scale-model buildings.
Museo de la Pasión Boquense
Football fans can dig into the history and personalities of Club Atlético Boca Juniors at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense, a themed soccer museum devoted to the club.
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Known as the Palace of Running Waters, the Palacio de Aguas Corrientes is an architecturally significant water pumping station in Buenos Aires and former headquarters of Obras Sanitarias de la Nación.
Catedral Stella Maris
Catedral Stella Maris is a Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady Star of the Sea and serves as the cathedral of Argentina's military diocese.
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.
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.
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Berisso to Bella Unión, Uruguay?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 405 miles.
How far is Bella Unión, Uruguay from Berisso by car?
About 405 miles (651 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 Berisso to Bella Unión drive cross the border?
At about mile 317, from Argentina into Uruguay, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Berisso 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 Berisso to Bella Unión, 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 Berisso to Bella Unión?
In order: 114-05, RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RNA015. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Berisso to Bella Unión?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Pasión Boquense (sports museum, mile 36, 0.6 mi from the route); ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (museum, mile 47, 0.2 mi from the route); El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 263, 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.