The Wayro route from Montevideo to Florida, Uruguay is 62 miles (100 km), about 1 h 27 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: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Total distance | 62 mi (100 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 27 min |
| Departments on the route | Montevideo, Canelones, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Montevideo–Florida drive in a few lines
It runs through 3 departments: Montevideo, Canelones, Florida. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Montevideo to Florida
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–62 | 62 | Montevideo, Canelones, Florida |
- Mile 15 of this route: Montevideo → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 42 of this route: Canelones → Florida (department line)
Places worth a stop between Montevideo and Florida
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Observatorio Meteorológico y Astronómico (mile 11), Museo de la Uva y el Vino (mile 17), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 30)
- Museums and history: La Pilarica (mile 16), Museo de la Uva y el Vino (mile 17), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 30)
- With kids: Parque Lecocq (mile 12)
Museo del Observatorio Meteorológico y Astronómico
Inside the Colegio Pío IX in the Lezica neighborhood, the Museo del Observatorio Meteorológico y Astronómico was Uruguay's first meteorological observatory.
Parque Lecocq
Next to Santiago Vázquez, northwest of Montevideo, Parque Lecocq is a zoo with mammals and birds, breeding programs, and grounds bordering the Santa Lucía wetlands.
La Pilarica
La Pilarica is a heritage building in Las Piedras, in Canelones Department, that now serves as a museum and cultural center.
Museo de la Uva y el Vino
Museo de la Uva y el Vino is a museum of grapes and wine in Las Piedras, Canelones, known as Uruguay's grape and wine capital.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Construction of Canelones' Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe began in 1816; the church became a cathedral in 1961 and Uruguay's national shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2020.
Once you reach Florida
Cathedral of Florida
Florida's cathedral basilica is also Uruguay's national shrine of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, the country's patroness, and keeps the original image; look for its bronze door by sculptor José Belloni and his son Stelio, stained glass and domes.
Piedra Alta
On the banks of the Santa Lucía Chico River outside the city of Florida, Piedra Alta is a rock formation of historic importance that appears on the department's coat of arms and flag.
Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida
This history museum is located in the central part of Florida, capital of the Uruguayan department of the same name, on Rivera street.
More drives to Florida
- Rivera to Florida, Uruguay
- Artigas to Florida, Uruguay
- Buenos Aires to Florida, Uruguay
- La Plata to Florida, Uruguay
- Concordia to Florida, Uruguay
- Tandil to Florida, Uruguay
From Montevideo to other places in Uruguay
- Montevideo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Montevideo to Piriápolis
- Montevideo to Minas
- Montevideo to Conchillas
- Montevideo to Mercedes, Uruguay
- Montevideo to Paysandú
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Montevideo to Florida, Uruguay?
About 1 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
What is the driving distance from Montevideo to Florida, Uruguay?
About 62 miles (100 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 Montevideo to Florida 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 Montevideo to Florida?
Closest to the road: Museo del Observatorio Meteorológico y Astronómico (observatory, mile 11, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo de la Uva y el Vino (museum, mile 17, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 30, 0.6 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.