Plan on about 1 h 39 min of driving for the 79-mile (127 km) trip from La Plata to Luján, 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 | 79 mi (127 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN1 → AU1 → AU6 → RN7 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from La Plata to Luján is like
RN7 (34 mi) and RN1 (31 mi) carry about 82% of the 79 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect La Plata and Luján
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 3–34 | 31 | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AU1 | 34–40 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AU6 | 40–44 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN7 | 44–78 | 34 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 78–79 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 29 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 46 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
What to see on the way from La Plata to Luján
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (mile 34), Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti (mile 38), ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination (mile 38), Casa Museo Ernesto Sabato (mile 45), Cathedral of Morón (mile 49)
Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography
Overseen by the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, the Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography is an ethnography museum in Buenos Aires.
Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti
Named for Argentine sculptor Luis Perlotti, this art museum on Pujol street in Buenos Aires' Caballito neighborhood is dedicated to sculpture.
ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination
Set in Buenos Aires on the former Navy Mechanics School grounds, one of the largest clandestine detention, torture and extermination centers of the last dictatorship, this site museum was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2023.
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.
Cathedral of Morón
Morón's cathedral basilica is the seat of the Diocese of Morón and is dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception of Good Voyage.
Arriving in Luján
Basilica of Our Lady of Luján
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján is a Catholic church in Luján, Buenos Aires province, dedicated to Our Lady of Luján, the patron saint of Argentina.
Provincial Museum Complex «Enrique Udaondo»
In Luján, the Complejo Museográfico Provincial Enrique Udaondo brings together the Colonial and Historical Museum, the Transport Museum, and the Automobile Hall in one complex.
Abadía de San Benito
On the outskirts of Luján, Abadía de San Benito is a Benedictine monastery of the Cono-Sur Congregation that became an abbey in 1950 before moving from Buenos Aires.
More drives to Luján
- Buenos Aires to Luján
- Bahía Blanca to Luján
- Paraná to Luján
- San Luis to Luján
- Montevideo to Luján, Argentina
- Salto to Luján, Argentina
From La Plata to other places in Argentina
- La Plata to Tigre
- La Plata to San Antonio de Areco
- La Plata to Arrecifes
- La Plata to Pergamino
- La Plata to Martínez
- La Plata to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Plata to Luján?
About 1 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 79 miles.
How far is Luján from La Plata by car?
About 79 miles (127 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 La Plata to Luján 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 La Plata to Luján use?
In order: RN1, AU1, AU6 and RN7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Plata and Luján?
Closest to the road: Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography (ethnographic museum, mile 34, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo de Esculturas Luis Perlotti (museum, mile 38, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Morón (cathedral, mile 49, 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.