By road, Chajarí and Punta del Diablo, Uruguay are about 524 miles (844 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 41 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 122, 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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Total distance | 524 mi (844 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RN135 → I-B |
| Border crossing | about mile 122, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 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 122, 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.
The Chajarí–Punta del Diablo drive in a few lines
RN14 (110 mi) and RN135 (9 mi) carry about 23% of the 524 miles. The first 122 miles are in Argentina; the last 402 are in Uruguay. It runs through 8 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Chajarí to Punta del Diablo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 2–112 | 110 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 112–121 | 9 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 121–366 | 245 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones |
| connecting roads | 366–367 | 1 | Canelones |
| local roads | 367–395 | 28 | Canelones, Maldonado |
| I-B | 395–401 | 6 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 401–524 | 123 | Maldonado, Rocha |
- Mile 122 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 155 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 271 of this route: Flores → San José (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: San José → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Canelones → Maldonado (region line)
- Mile 447 of this route: Maldonado → Rocha (region line)
Stops between Chajarí and Punta del Diablo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 331), Teatro 25 de Mayo (mile 465)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 401), La Sirena Beach (mile 505)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 129), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 331), Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 367)
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.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
Paysandú's Catholic parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo was named a minor basilica in 1949 and remains an active parish of the city.
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
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.
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.
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.
La Sirena Beach
About 2.5 km north of Aguas Dulces, La Sirena is one of Uruguay's two official naturist beaches, backed by vegetated dunes, small marshes, lagoons and pine and acacia woods where coastal birds are common.
In Punta del Diablo itself
Santa Teresa National Park
Santa Teresa National Park on Rocha's coast was created to frame the colonial Santa Teresa Fortress; its grounds hold more than two million planted trees from five continents, a greenhouse and native wetland and woodland wildlife.
More drives to Punta del Diablo
- La Paloma to Punta del Diablo
- Nueva Helvecia to Punta del Diablo
- Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Diablo
- Tacuarembó to Punta del Diablo
- Rivera to Punta del Diablo
- Salto to Punta del Diablo
More drives from Chajarí
- Chajarí to Adrogué
- Chajarí to Magdalena
- Chajarí to Chascomús
- Chajarí to Cariló
- Chajarí to Villa Gesell
- Chajarí to Capilla del Monte
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chajarí to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay?
About 10 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 524 miles.
How far is Punta del Diablo, Uruguay from Chajarí by car?
About 524 miles (844 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 Chajarí to Punta del Diablo drive cross the border?
At about mile 122, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chajarí 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 Chajarí to Punta del Diablo 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.
What roads does the drive from Chajarí to Punta del Diablo use?
In order: RN14, RN135 and I-B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chajarí and Punta del Diablo?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 83, 0.1 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 239, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 331, 0.0 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.