Plan on about 8 h 6 min of driving for the 436-mile (701 km) trip from Colón, Argentina to Villa Gesell, before any stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 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.”
| Distance | 436 mi (701 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN135 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RNA004 → RP2 → RP63 → RP11 → RP56 → RP74 |
| Provinces on the route | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Colón to Villa Gesell
RP2 (102 mi) and RN14 (93 mi) carry about 45% of the 436 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Colón to Villa Gesell
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 1–6 | 5 | Entre Ríos |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 7–100 | 93 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 100–147 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 147–152 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 152–153 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 153–192 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 192–194 | 2 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 194–201 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 201–204 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 204–221 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| RNA004 | 221–231 | 10 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 231–333 | 102 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 333–334 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP63 | 334–352 | 18 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 352–367 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| RP56 | 367–406 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP74 | 406–421 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 421–432 | 11 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 432–436 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 130 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Villa Gesell
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Temaikèn (mile 170), Museum of Foreign Debt (mile 201), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 203), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 205)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 190), Buenos Aires Botanical Garden (mile 199)
- Museums and history: San Isidro Cathedral (mile 189), Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra (mile 193), Museo Nacional del Hombre (mile 197), Museum of Foreign Debt (mile 201), Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 203), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 205)
- With kids: Temaikèn (mile 170)
Temaikèn
Temaikèn is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, outside Buenos Aires, and the only zoo in Argentina accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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.
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.
Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra
Inside Parque General Paz on Avenida Crisólogo Larralde, the Cornelio de Saavedra Historical Museum is a history museum of the City of Buenos Aires.
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.
Buenos Aires Botanical Garden
In the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden fills a triangular plot bounded by Santa Fe Avenue, Las Heras Avenue and República Árabe Siria Street.
Museum of Foreign Debt
Inside the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Economic Sciences, the Museum of Foreign Debt is a public museum showing how foreign debt has shaped Argentina's economic development.
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 Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken
Established in 1971, Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken in Buenos Aires traces Argentine cinema through about 90,000 film reels plus photos, posters, scripts, costumes and film equipment.
More drives to Villa Gesell
- Necochea to Villa Gesell
- Tigre to Villa Gesell
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Villa Gesell
- Rosario, Argentina to Villa Gesell
- Santa Fe to Villa Gesell
- Gualeguaychú to Villa Gesell
From Colón to other places in Argentina
- Colón, Argentina to Adrogué
- Colón, Argentina to Magdalena
- Colón, Argentina to Chascomús
- Colón, Argentina to Cariló
- Colón, Argentina to Capilla del Monte
- Colón, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Colón, Argentina to Villa Gesell?
About 8 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 436 miles.
What is the driving distance from Colón, Argentina to Villa Gesell?
About 436 miles (701 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 Colón to Villa Gesell drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Colón to Villa Gesell?
In order: RN135, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1, RNA004, RP2, RP63, RP11, RP56 and RP74. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Colón to Villa Gesell?
Closest to the road: Temaikèn (zoo, mile 170, 0.5 mi from the route); Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (ethnographic museum, mile 203, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 205, 0.2 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.