Plan on about 4 h 6 min of driving for the 208-mile (335 km) trip from Gualeguaychú to Magdalena, before any stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 208 mi (335 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Gualeguaychú to Magdalena
RN12 (47 mi) and RN9 (40 mi) carry about 42% of the 208 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Gualeguaychú to Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 6–42 | 36 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 42–89 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 89–94 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 94–134 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 134–136 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 136–142 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 142–145 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 145–176 | 31 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 176–177 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 177–208 | 31 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 72 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Gualeguaychú and Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque de la Memoria (mile 138), Galileo Galilei Planetarium (mile 140), Museo de Arquitectura y Diseño (mile 142), Women's Museum of Argentina (mile 144), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 147), La Plata Astronomical Observatory (mile 179), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 179)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 102), Parque de la Memoria (mile 138)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arquitectura y Diseño (mile 142), Women's Museum of Argentina (mile 144), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 147), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 179)
- With kids: The Children's Republic (mile 173)
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
About 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, are protected as Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park. It's a Ramsar Site and home to the marsh deer and plenty of waterbirds.
Parque de la Memoria
Facing the Río de la Plata at the northern end of Buenos Aires' Belgrano section, Parque de la Memoria is a public memorial to the victims of Argentina's 1976–1983 military regime.
Galileo Galilei Planetarium
The Galileo Galilei Planetarium, known locally simply as Planetario, sits in Parque Tres de Febrero in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires.
Museo de Arquitectura y Diseño
Run by the Sociedad Central de Arquitectos, Museo de Arquitectura y Diseño is a museum dedicated to architecture and design in Argentina.
Women's Museum of Argentina
Created on August 11, 2006, the Women's Museum of Argentina is at Pasaje Rivarola 147 in Buenos Aires and has been declared of cultural interest by the national Chamber of Deputies.
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.
The Children's Republic
Spread over 131 acres in La Plata, The Children's Republic is a theme park with 35 scale-model buildings.
La Plata Astronomical Observatory
The La Plata Astronomical Observatory sits in the city of La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires Province, and is registered with the IAU under code 839.
Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica
Run by the National University of La Plata's astronomy and geophysics school, the Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica was created in 1997 and opened its permanent exhibit in 2001.
More drives to Magdalena
- Necochea to Magdalena
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Luján to Magdalena
- San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
From Gualeguaychú to other places in Argentina
- Gualeguaychú to Adrogué
- Gualeguaychú to Berisso
- Gualeguaychú to Chascomús
- Gualeguaychú to Cariló
- Gualeguaychú to Villa Gesell
- Gualeguaychú to Necochea
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Gualeguaychú to Magdalena?
About 4 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 208 miles.
How far is Magdalena from Gualeguaychú by car?
About 208 miles (335 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 Gualeguaychú to Magdalena drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Gualeguaychú to Magdalena use?
In order: RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Gualeguaychú and Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arquitectura y Diseño (museum, mile 142, 0.2 mi from the route); Women's Museum of Argentina (museum, mile 144, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 147, 0.2 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.