By road, Colonia del Sacramento and Cariló, Argentina are about 523 miles (842 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 48 min of driving. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 134, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 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.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 523 mi (842 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN136 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RNA004 → RP2 → RP63 → RP11 → RP56 → RP74 |
| Border crossing | about mile 134, Uruguay → Argentina (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Cariló
The route crosses at about mile 134, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Río Negro into Entre Ríos. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló is like
RP2 (103 mi) and RN12 (48 mi) carry about 29% of the 523 miles. The first 134 miles are in Uruguay; the last 389 are in Argentina. It runs through 6 regions: Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Colonia del Sacramento and Cariló
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–111 | 111 | Colonia, Soriano |
| connecting roads | 111–112 | 1 | Soriano |
| local roads | 112–131 | 19 | Soriano, Río Negro |
| connecting roads | 131–134 | 3 | Río Negro |
| RN136 | 134–153 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 153–160 | 7 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 160–196 | 36 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 196–244 | 48 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 244–249 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 249–288 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 288–290 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 290–297 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 297–300 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 300–317 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 317–318 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RNA004 | 318–326 | 8 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 326–429 | 103 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 429–430 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP63 | 430–447 | 17 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 447–463 | 16 | Buenos Aires |
| RP56 | 463–501 | 38 | Buenos Aires |
| RP74 | 501–517 | 16 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 517–520 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 520–523 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 62 of this route: Colonia → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Soriano → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Río Negro → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 227 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
What to see on the way from Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tierra Santa (mile 293), El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 294), Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco (mile 297), Museo Mitre (mile 298), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 301)
- Nature and outdoors: Anchorena Presidential Estate (mile 14), Agraciada Beach (mile 65), El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 294)
- Museums and history: Museo Histórico Cornelio de Saavedra (mile 288), Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco (mile 297), Museo Mitre (mile 298), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 301)
- With kids: Tierra Santa (mile 293)
Anchorena Presidential Estate
Located in Colonia Department, 208 km from Montevideo, the Anchorena Presidential Estate is a national park that also serves as a rest residence for Uruguay's president.
Agraciada Beach
On the eastern bank of the Uruguay River in Soriano department, Agraciada Beach is a historic beach area facing Argentina's Entre Ríos province.
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
The former Anglo meatpacking plant on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos began shipping frozen meat in 1924, on the site where Liebig exported meat extract and corned beef from 1865. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape inscribed in 2015.
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.
Tierra Santa
Tierra Santa is a religious theme park in the city of Buenos Aires, in Argentina.
El Rosedal De Palermo
Part of Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo, the Rosedal covers 3.4 hectares with about 18,000 rose bushes, busts of 26 poets and writers, a Greek-style bridge and an Andalusian patio.
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco
The Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco is an art museum in the Retiro area of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Museo Mitre
Set in a Spanish colonial house built in 1785, the Museo Mitre in Buenos Aires covers Argentine history and the legacy of former president Bartolomé Mitre.
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 Cariló
- Necochea to Cariló
- Balneario El Cóndor to Cariló
- Tigre to Cariló
- Arrecifes to Cariló
- Martínez to Cariló
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Cariló
More drives from Colonia del Sacramento
- Colonia del Sacramento to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Colonia del Sacramento to Fray Marcos
- Colonia del Sacramento to Alejandro Gallinal
- Colonia del Sacramento to Barra de Valizas
- Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Diablo
- Colonia del Sacramento to Chuy
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló, Argentina?
About 10 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 523 miles.
What is the driving distance from Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló, Argentina?
About 523 miles (842 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 Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló drive cross the border?
At about mile 134, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Colonia del Sacramento into Argentina?
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. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Colonia del Sacramento to Cariló?
In order: RN136, 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.
What are good stops between Colonia del Sacramento and Cariló?
Closest to the road: Tierra Santa (theme park, mile 293, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco (art museum, mile 297, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 301, 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.