The Wayro route from Florida, Uruguay to Adrogué, Argentina is 371 miles (597 km), about 7 h 49 min of driving without stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 193, 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: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance by road | 371 mi (597 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN136 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → RNA001 |
| Border crossing | about mile 193, Uruguay → Argentina (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Florida, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 193, 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.
On the road from Florida to Adrogué
RN12 (47 mi) and RN9 (39 mi) carry about 23% of the 371 miles. The first 193 miles are in Uruguay; the last 178 are in Argentina. It runs through 9 regions: Florida, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Florida to Adrogué: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–54 | 54 | Florida, Canelones, San José |
| connecting roads | 54–57 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 57–93 | 36 | San José, Colonia |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | Colonia |
| local roads | 94–191 | 97 | Soriano, Río Negro |
| connecting roads | 191–193 | 2 | Río Negro |
| RN136 | 193–213 | 20 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 213–219 | 6 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 219–256 | 37 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 256–303 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 303–308 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 308–347 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 347–348 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RNA001 | 348–365 | 17 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 365–371 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
- Mile 21 of this route: Florida → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 33 of this route: Canelones → San José (region line)
- Mile 76 of this route: San José → Colonia (region line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Colonia → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Soriano → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Río Negro → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 286 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 348 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 366 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
What to see on the way from Florida to Adrogué
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 57), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 324), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 352)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 324), Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman (mile 350), Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 57), Calera Real del Dacá (mile 173), Gualeguaychú Cathedral (mile 214), Museo del Estudio Jurídico (mile 344), Sarmiento Historical Museum (mile 348), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 352)
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.
Calera Real del Dacá
On the eastern edge of Mercedes beside the Dacá stream, the ruins of the Calera Real lime works date to 1722 and are considered the region's first industrial site; recent works added visitor circuits, lighting and interpretive signs.
Gualeguaychú Cathedral
In Gualeguaychú, Argentina, the Roman Catholic diocese has its cathedral church at St. Joseph's, also known as Gualeguaychú Cathedral.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
Museo del Estudio Jurídico
Founded in 2015, the Museo del Estudio Jurídico sits on 9 de Julio Street in the commercial center of San Isidro, Argentina.
Sarmiento Historical Museum
In the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Sarmiento Historical Museum covers the Generation of '80 and the life of President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, with sections on Nicolás Avellaneda and the 1880 federalization.
Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman
Run by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires, Jardín Botánico Lucien Hauman is a one-hectare botanical garden in the city of Buenos Aires.
Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato
Writer Ernesto Sabato lived in this Santos Lugares house with his wife Matilde from 1945 until his death in 2011; today Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato is a museum run by his grandchildren.
Reserva Ecológica Lago Lugano
In Villa Soldati, in the south of Buenos Aires, this ecological reserve surrounds Lago Lugano with 36 hectares of green space, about 350 native species and 1,000 meters of trails.
Once you reach Adrogué
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Lomas de Zamora
Facing the central square of Lomas de Zamora, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stands on land donated by Victorio Grigera in 1860.
Museo Histórico La Campana
Dedicated to the history of the Monte Grande area, Museo Histórico La Campana stands in Monte Grande, in Esteban Echeverría district, and opened on November 10, 1980.
More drives to Adrogué
- Mar del Plata to Adrogué
- Tigre to Adrogué
- Berisso to Adrogué
- Luján to Adrogué
- Pergamino to Adrogué
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Adrogué
More drives from Florida
- Florida, Uruguay to Colonia del Sacramento
- Florida, Uruguay to Bella Unión
- Florida, Uruguay to Fray Bentos
- Florida, Uruguay to Arrecifes, Argentina
- Florida, Uruguay to Magdalena, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Florida, Uruguay to Adrogué, Argentina?
About 7 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 371 miles.
What is the driving distance from Florida, Uruguay to Adrogué, Argentina?
About 371 miles (597 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 Florida to Adrogué drive cross the border?
At about mile 193, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Florida 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.)
Is it safe to drive from Florida, Uruguay to Adrogué, Argentina?
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.
What roads does the drive from Florida to Adrogué use?
In order: RN136, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9 and RNA001. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Florida and Adrogué?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 57, 0.9 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 324, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (historic house museum, mile 352, 0.7 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.