By road, Berisso and Rocha, Uruguay are about 508 miles (818 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 44 min of driving. 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: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Total distance | 508 mi (818 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | 114-05 → RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN136 → I-B |
| 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, Maldonado, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay
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 Rocha drive plays out
RN12 (47 mi) and RN9 (40 mi) carry about 17% of the 508 miles. The first 205 miles are in Argentina; the last 303 are in Uruguay. It runs through 10 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Soriano, Colonia, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Berisso and Rocha
| 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 | 341–437 | 96 | San José, Canelones, Maldonado |
| I-B | 437–443 | 6 | Maldonado |
| connecting roads | 443–444 | 1 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 444–508 | 64 | Maldonado, Rocha |
- 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 432 of this route: Canelones → Maldonado (region line)
- Mile 490 of this route: Maldonado → Rocha (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Rocha
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 37), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires (mile 41), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 43), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 71), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 222), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 373)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 71), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 444)
- Museums and history: Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 37), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires (mile 41), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 43), Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia (mile 45), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 222), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 373)
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.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires
Built as part of a Franciscan monastery and completed in 1732, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Recoleta has served as a parish church since the Franciscans were expelled in 1821.
Eduardo Sívori Museum
Named after painter Eduardo Sívori, this municipal museum of plastic arts in Buenos Aires opened in 1938.
Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia
Sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia once lived in this house in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, which now operates as a museum dedicated to him.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
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.
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.
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station
Near Piriápolis in Maldonado, this breeding station for native wildlife on Cerro Pan de Azúcar is surrounded by native vegetation and offers guided visits, including a native wildlife trail and a path up the hill.
Once you reach Rocha
Teatro 25 de Mayo
Rocha's Teatro 25 de Mayo opened in 1910 as an Italian-style theater in the eclectic style, with room for about 400 people. Now a cultural complex, it is a stop on the city's self-guided heritage walk.
Observatorio Astronómico del CURE
Run by the University of the Republic's eastern campus (CURE), this small observatory in Rocha opened in 2016 and uses a 30 cm reflector telescope under a motorized dome for teaching, research and public outreach.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Berisso to Rocha, Uruguay?
About 10 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is Rocha, Uruguay from Berisso by car?
About 508 miles (818 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 Rocha 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 Rocha, 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.
What roads does the drive from Berisso to Rocha use?
In order: 114-05, RN1, AV1-N, RN9, RP6, RN12, RN14, RN136 and I-B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Berisso and Rocha?
Closest to the road: Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (museum of modern art, mile 37, 0.3 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 71, 0.2 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.