By road, Florida, Uruguay and Bella Unión are about 350 miles (563 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 20 min of driving.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Total distance | 350 mi (563 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 20 min |
| Departments on the route | Florida, Durazno, Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Salto, Artigas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Florida to Bella Unión
It runs through 7 departments: Florida, Durazno, Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Salto, Artigas. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Florida to Bella Unión
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–350 | 350 | Florida, Durazno, Flores, Río Negro, Paysandú, Salto, Artigas |
- Mile 47 of this route: Florida → Durazno (department line)
- Mile 59 of this route: Durazno → Flores (department line)
- Mile 113 of this route: Flores → Río Negro (department line)
- Mile 166 of this route: Río Negro → Paysandú (department line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Paysandú → Salto (department line)
- Mile 313 of this route: Salto → Artigas (department line)
Stops between Florida and Bella Unión
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 82), Termas del Guaviyú (mile 231), Termas del Daymán (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 82), Termas del Guaviyú (mile 231), Termas del Daymán (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 55), Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 191), Cathedral of Salto (mile 262), Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología (mile 262)
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
Facing Plaza Independencia in Durazno, the Casa de Fructuoso Rivera (Casa de Rivera) is one of the town's main heritage sites and now houses the department's historical museum.
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
Paysandú's Catholic parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo was named a minor basilica in 1949 and remains an active parish of the city.
Termas del Guaviyú
Next to Guaviyú Creek at kilometer 432 of Route 3 in Paysandú department, Termas del Guaviyú is a hot spring complex in northwestern Uruguay.
Termas del Daymán
Termas del Daymán is a hot springs center on the banks of the Daymán River, about 10 kilometers from the city of Salto.
Cathedral of Salto
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is Salto's main Catholic church and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1939.
Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología
In Uruguay's Salto department, the Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología shows how changing technology has shaped daily life in Uruguay and elsewhere.
More drives to Bella Unión
- Paysandú to Bella Unión
- Minas to Bella Unión
- Montevideo to Bella Unión
- Maldonado to Bella Unión
- Rocha to Bella Unión
- Trinidad, Uruguay to Bella Unión
From Florida to other places in Uruguay
- Florida, Uruguay to Colonia del Sacramento
- Florida, Uruguay to Fray Bentos
- Florida, Uruguay to Adrogué, Argentina
- Florida, Uruguay to Arrecifes, Argentina
- Florida, Uruguay to Magdalena, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Florida, Uruguay to Bella Unión?
About 7 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 350 miles.
How far is Bella Unión from Florida, Uruguay by car?
About 350 miles (563 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 Florida to Bella Unión drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Florida to Bella Unión?
Closest to the road: Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 82, 0.1 mi from the route); Termas del Guaviyú (hot spring, mile 231, 0.5 mi from the route); Termas del Daymán (hot spring, mile 258, 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.