Plan on about 9 h 38 min of driving for the 454-mile (730 km) trip from Berisso to Minas, Uruguay, before any stops. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 205, 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: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 454 mi (730 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | 114-05 → RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN136 |
| Border crossing | about mile 205, 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, Lavalleja |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Minas
The route crosses at about mile 205, 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.
How the Berisso to Minas drive plays out
RN12 (47 mi) and RN9 (40 mi) carry about 19% of the 454 miles. The first 205 miles are in Argentina; the last 249 are in Uruguay. It runs through 9 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Canelones, Lavalleja. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Berisso and Minas
| 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 | 140–176 | 36 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 176–183 | 7 | Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 183–202 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 202–205 | 3 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 205–301 | 96 | Río Negro, Soriano |
| connecting roads | 301–302 | 1 | Soriano |
| local roads | 302–339 | 37 | Colonia, San José |
| connecting roads | 339–341 | 2 | San José |
| local roads | 341–454 | 113 | San José, Canelones, Lavalleja |
- 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 205 of this route: Entre Ríos → Río Negro (international border)
- Mile 221 of this route: Río Negro → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 302 of this route: Soriano → Colonia (region line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Colonia → San José (region line)
- Mile 364 of this route: San José → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 429 of this route: Canelones → Lavalleja (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Minas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Penitenciario Argentino (mile 37), ARA Uruguay (mile 39), Monument to General Carlos M. de Alvear (mile 41), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 222), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 339), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 373)
- Museums and history: Museo Penitenciario Argentino (mile 37), ARA Uruguay (mile 39), Museo Pueyrredon (mile 52), Gualeguaychú Cathedral (mile 182), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 222), Museo Departamental de San José (mile 339), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 373), Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 409)
Museo Penitenciario Argentino
At Humberto Primo 378 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, the Museo Penitenciario Argentino shows how Argentina's penal system and prisons changed over time, inside a building begun in the early 18th century.
ARA Uruguay
Berthed at Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, the corvette ARA Uruguay is a museum ship built in England and serving in the Argentine navy from 1874 until 1926.
Monument to General Carlos M. de Alvear
Raised in honor of Carlos María de Alvear, this public sculpture monument stands on Plaza Julio de Caro in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Museo Pueyrredon
In Acassuso, in the San Isidro district of Buenos Aires Province, this municipal history museum bears the name of Brigadier General Juan Martín de Pueyrredón.
Gualeguaychú Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, also called Gualeguaychú Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gualeguaychú in Argentina.
Cathedral of Mercedes
Mercedes, Uruguay, centers its Catholic life on the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, which became the seat of the local diocese in 1960.
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.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Construction of Canelones' Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe began in 1816; the church became a cathedral in 1961 and Uruguay's national shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2020.
Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Since 2021, UNESCO has counted Eladio Dieste's Church of Christ the Worker among its World Heritage Sites. The engineer's brick church in Estación Atlántida was inaugurated in 1960 and is known for its undulating walls and roof.
In Minas itself
Cathedral of Minas
Minas's main Catholic church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception served as the seat of the Diocese of Minas from 1960 to 2020.
Teatro Lavalleja
Teatro Lavalleja is a theater complex in the city of Minas, in the Lavalleja department of Uruguay.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Berisso to Minas, Uruguay?
About 9 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 454 miles.
What is the driving distance from Berisso to Minas, Uruguay?
About 454 miles (730 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 Minas drive cross the border?
At about mile 205, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
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 Minas, 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 Minas?
In order: 114-05, RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RN136. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Berisso and Minas?
Closest to the road: Museo Penitenciario Argentino (museum, mile 37, 0.3 mi from the route); ARA Uruguay (museum ship, mile 39, 0.0 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 373, 0.1 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.