The Wayro route from Florida, Uruguay to Fray Bentos is 194 miles (312 km), about 4 h 22 min of driving without stops.
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 | 194 mi (312 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Departments on the route | Florida, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Florida–Fray Bentos drive in a few lines
It runs through 6 departments: Florida, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Florida to Fray Bentos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 94–194 | 100 | Soriano, Río Negro |
- Mile 21 of this route: Florida → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 33 of this route: Canelones → San José (department line)
- Mile 76 of this route: San José → Colonia (department line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Colonia → Soriano (department line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Soriano → Río Negro (department line)
What to see on the way from Florida to Fray Bentos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 57), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 173)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 57), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 173), Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum (mile 176)
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.
Cathedral of Mercedes
Since 1960, the Diocese of Mercedes has had its seat at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, the main Catholic church in this Uruguayan city.
Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum
In a 19th-century building in Mercedes' Parque Castillo Mauá, this paleontology museum opened in 1946 around the collection of naturalist Alejandro Berro; a well-preserved glyptodon shell found on a nearby riverbank is a highlight.
When you get to Fray Bentos
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
Liebig exported meat extract and corned beef from this spot on the Uruguay River at Fray Bentos starting in 1865. In 1924, the Anglo plant began shipping frozen meat from the same site.
Miguel Young Theatre, Fray Bentos
The Miguel Young Theatre in Fray Bentos, Uruguay, was built in 1913 to plans by Antonio Llambías de Olivar.
Museo Luis Alberto Solari
Museo Luis Alberto Solari is a fine arts museum in Fray Bentos, capital of Uruguay's Río Negro department, welcoming the general public, students and foreign visitors.
More drives to Fray Bentos
- Minas to Fray Bentos
- Rivera to Fray Bentos
- Rocha to Fray Bentos
- Melo to Fray Bentos
- Buenos Aires to Fray Bentos, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Fray Bentos, Uruguay
From Florida to other places in Uruguay
- Florida, Uruguay to Colonia del Sacramento
- Florida, Uruguay to Bella Unión
- 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 Fray Bentos?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
How far is Fray Bentos from Florida, Uruguay by car?
About 194 miles (312 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.
Is it safe to drive from Florida, Uruguay to Fray Bentos?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Florida and Fray Bentos?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 57, 0.9 mi from the route); Cathedral of Mercedes (cathedral, mile 173, 0.7 mi from the route); Alejandro Berro Paleontology Museum (paleontological museum, mile 176, 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.