Plan on about 3 h 56 min of driving for the 169-mile (272 km) trip from Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal, before any stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Distance by road | 169 mi (272 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 56 min |
| Departments on the route | Colonia, San José, Canelones, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
It runs through 4 departments: Colonia, San José, Canelones, Florida. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–46 | 46 | Colonia, San José |
| connecting roads | 46–47 | 1 | San José |
| local roads | 47–68 | 21 | San José |
| connecting roads | 68–71 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 71–169 | 98 | San José, Canelones, Florida |
- Mile 45 of this route: Colonia → San José (department line)
- Mile 93 of this route: San José → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 105 of this route: Canelones → Florida (department line)
Places worth a stop between Colonia del Sacramento and Alejandro Gallinal
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 68), Piedra Alta (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Museum of Rosario Mural Art (mile 30), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 68), Piedra Alta (mile 124), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 124)
Museum of Rosario Mural Art
Rather than a building, the Museum of Rosario Mural Art is a circuit of history-themed murals spread around Rosario, in Uruguay's Colonia department.
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
The main Catholic church of San José de Mayo, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph has been the diocesan seat since 1955, a minor basilica since 1957 and Uruguay's national shrine of Saint Joseph.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida
This history museum is located in the central part of Florida, capital of the Uruguayan department of the same name, on Rivera street.
More drives to Alejandro Gallinal
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- Mercedes, Uruguay to Alejandro Gallinal
- Tacuarembó to Alejandro Gallinal
- Paysandú to Alejandro Gallinal
- Salto to Alejandro Gallinal
From Colonia del Sacramento to other places in Uruguay
- Colonia del Sacramento to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Colonia del Sacramento to Fray Marcos
- Colonia del Sacramento to Barra de Valizas
- Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Diablo
- Colonia del Sacramento to Chuy
- Colonia del Sacramento to Treinta y Tres
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal?
About 3 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 169 miles.
What is the driving distance from Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal?
About 169 miles (272 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 Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal 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 Colonia del Sacramento and Alejandro Gallinal?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 68, 0.9 mi from the route); Piedra Alta (historic site, mile 124, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (museum, mile 124, 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.