Chuy to Atlántida is about 175 road miles (282 km): roughly 3 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Distance | 175 mi (282 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-B |
| Departments on the route | Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Chuy to Atlántida is like
I-B (31 mi) carries about 18% of the 175 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chuy to Atlántida
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–144 | 144 | Rocha, Maldonado |
| I-B | 144–175 | 31 | Maldonado, Canelones |
- Mile 99 of this route: Rocha → Maldonado (department line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Maldonado → Canelones (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Atlántida
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santa Teresa National Park (mile 22), Teatro 25 de Mayo (mile 81), Observatorio Astronómico del CURE (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: Santa Teresa National Park (mile 22), La Sirena Beach (mile 41), Laguna José Ignacio (mile 110), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 144)
Parque Nacional Laguna Negra
In Rocha department, Laguna Negra National Park protects the waters of Laguna Negra, the Potrerillo de Santa Teresa biological station and part of Santa Teresa National Park north of Route 9.
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.
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.
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.
Laguna José Ignacio
In Uruguay's Maldonado Department, Laguna José Ignacio is a coastal lagoon kept apart from the Atlantic Ocean by a sandbank.
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 Atlántida
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.
Laguna del Cisne
Near Salinas in Canelones, Laguna del Cisne is a subtropical lagoon of about 1.8 km², fed by a watershed of some 50 km², that has supplied drinking water to the Costa de Oro area since 1970.
More drives to Atlántida
- Paysandú to Atlántida
- Tacuarembó to Atlántida
- Rivera to Atlántida
- Artigas to Atlántida
- Bella Unión to Atlántida
- Durazno to Atlántida
From Chuy to other places in Uruguay
- Chuy to Barra de Valizas
- Chuy to La Paloma
- Chuy to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Chuy to Nueva Helvecia
- Chuy to Conchillas
- Chuy to Martínez, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chuy to Atlántida?
About 3 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chuy to Atlántida?
About 175 miles (282 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Chuy to Atlántida drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Chuy and Atlántida?
Closest to the road: Santa Teresa National Park (national park, mile 22, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro 25 de Mayo (theater, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Observatorio Astronómico del CURE (astronomical observatory, mile 83, 0.3 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.