Berisso to Rivera, Uruguay is about 459 road miles (738 km): roughly 9 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 243, at the Colón–Paysandú 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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Distance | 459 mi (738 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | 114-05 → RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN135 |
| Border crossing | about mile 243, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Salto, Tacuarembó, Rivera |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 243, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Entre Ríos into Paysandú. 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 Berisso to Rivera: the shape of the trip
RN14 (94 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 31% of the 459 miles. The first 243 miles are in Argentina; the last 216 are in Uruguay. It runs through 7 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Salto, Tacuarembó, Rivera. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Berisso to Rivera, 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 | 140–234 | 94 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 234–242 | 8 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 242–459 | 217 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Salto, Tacuarembó, Rivera |
- 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 243 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 351 of this route: Paysandú → Salto (region line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Salto → Paysandú (region line)
- Mile 367 of this route: Paysandú → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Tacuarembó → Rivera (region line)
What to see on the way from Berisso to Rivera
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 7), Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 37), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 38), Museo del Libro y de la Lengua Horacio González (mile 41), Parque de la Memoria (mile 45)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque de la Memoria (mile 45), Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 52), Pozo Hondo (mile 371)
- Museums and history: Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 7), Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 37), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 38), Museo del Libro y de la Lengua Horacio González (mile 41)
- 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.
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
Known locally as the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, this modern art museum is in the San Telmo district of Buenos Aires.
Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography
Overseen by the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, the Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography is an ethnography museum in Buenos Aires.
Museo del Libro y de la Lengua Horacio González
Attached to Argentina's National Library, this museum of books and language was designed by Clorindo Testa and opened in 2011.
Parque de la Memoria
Facing the Río de la Plata at the northern end of Buenos Aires' Belgrano section, Parque de la Memoria is a public memorial to the victims of Argentina's 1976–1983 military regime.
Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte
On the Río de la Plata shore in Acassuso, San Isidro, Ribera Norte is a municipal nature park protecting green space within greater Buenos Aires.
Pozo Hondo
Pozo Hondo is a waterfall in Uruguay's Tacuarembó department, located between the towns of Valle Edén and Tambores.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Berisso to Rivera, Uruguay?
About 9 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
What is the driving distance from Berisso to Rivera, Uruguay?
About 459 miles (738 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 Rivera drive cross the border?
At about mile 243, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Berisso to Rivera drive?
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 Rivera?
In order: 114-05, RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14 and RN135. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Berisso to Rivera?
Closest to the road: Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (museum of modern art, mile 37, 0.3 mi from the route); Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (ethnographic museum, mile 38, 0.3 mi from the route); Parque de la Memoria (memorial park, mile 45, 0.4 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.