Chascomús to Durazno, Uruguay is about 382 road miles (614 km): roughly 8 h 12 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 244, 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.”
| Distance by road | 382 mi (614 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP2 → RN1 → AV1-N → RN9 → RP6 → RN12 → RN14 → RN136 |
| Border crossing | about mile 244, Argentina → Uruguay (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay
The route crosses at about mile 244, 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 Chascomús to Durazno drive plays out
RP2 (55 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 27% of the 382 miles. The first 244 miles are in Argentina; the last 138 are in Uruguay. It runs through 6 regions: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Flores, Durazno. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chascomús to Durazno
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 4–59 | 55 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 60–76 | 16 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 76–80 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 80–85 | 5 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 85–88 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 88–127 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 127–132 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN12 | 132–179 | 47 | Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 179–216 | 37 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 216–222 | 6 | Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 222–241 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 241–244 | 3 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 244–382 | 138 | Río Negro, Flores, Durazno |
- Mile 72 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Buenos Aires → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Entre Ríos → Río Negro (international border)
- Mile 325 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 377 of this route: Flores → Durazno (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 75), Museo de la Inmigración (mile 78), Museo Malvinas e Islas del Atlántico Sur (mile 85), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 354)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 91), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 354)
- Museums and history: Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 75), Museo de la Inmigración (mile 78), Museo Nacional del Hombre (mile 83), Museo Malvinas e Islas del Atlántico Sur (mile 85), San Isidro Cathedral (mile 91)
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.
Museo de la Inmigración
Housed in the former Immigrants' Hotel in Buenos Aires, the Museo de la Inmigración tells the story of newcomers from Europe, Asia and Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Museo Nacional del Hombre
In the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, the Museo Nacional del Hombre is a national museum focused on the archaeology of South America's Indigenous peoples.
Museo Malvinas e Islas del Atlántico Sur
Opened in June 2014 by the Argentine government, the Malvinas and South Atlantic Islands Museum stands on the former Navy Mechanics School grounds in Buenos Aires.
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.
San Isidro Cathedral
Main church of the Diocese of San Isidro, this cathedral stands on Del Libertador Avenue opposite Plaza Mitre, in the historic quarter of San Isidro in Buenos Aires province.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
Liebig exported meat extract and corned beef from this spot on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos starting in 1865. In 1924, the Anglo plant began shipping frozen meat from the same site.
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.
When you get to Durazno
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
More drives to Durazno
- Montevideo to Durazno
- Maldonado to Durazno
- Artigas to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
More drives from Chascomús
- Chascomús to Tigre
- Chascomús to San Antonio de Areco
- Chascomús to Arrecifes
- Chascomús to Martínez
- Chascomús to Mercedes, Argentina
- Chascomús to Artigas, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chascomús to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 8 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 382 miles.
How far is Durazno, Uruguay from Chascomús by car?
About 382 miles (614 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 Chascomús to Durazno drive cross the border?
At about mile 244, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chascomús 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 Chascomús to Durazno, 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 Chascomús to Durazno?
In order: RP2, 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 Chascomús and Durazno?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Inmigración (migration museum, mile 78, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Malvinas e Islas del Atlántico Sur (museum, mile 85, 0.4 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 354, 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.