By road, Montevideo and Santana do Livramento, Brazil are about 315 miles (507 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 42 min of driving. You cross from Uruguay into Brazil at about mile 315.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Uruguay, Brazil. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 315 mi (507 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 42 min |
| Border crossing | about mile 315, Uruguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Montevideo, Canelones, Florida, Durazno, Tacuarembó, Rivera, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Santana do Livramento
The route crosses at about mile 315, from Rivera into Rio Grande do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Entering Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on your U.S. license. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Montevideo to Santana do Livramento is like
The first 315 miles are in Uruguay; the last 0 are in Brazil. It runs through 7 regions: Montevideo, Canelones, Florida, Durazno, Tacuarembó, Rivera, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Montevideo to Santana do Livramento, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–315 | 315 | Montevideo, Canelones, Florida, Durazno, Tacuarembó, Rivera |
- Mile 15 of this route: Montevideo → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 42 of this route: Canelones → Florida (region line)
- Mile 108 of this route: Florida → Durazno (region line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Durazno → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Tacuarembó → Rivera (region line)
- Mile 315 of this route: Rivera → Rio Grande do Sul (international border)
Places worth a stop between Montevideo and Santana do Livramento
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): María Auxiliadora, Colón, Montevideo (mile 11), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 63), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 117), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 245), Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 247)
- Nature and outdoors: Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Peñarol station museum (mile 9), La Pilarica (mile 16), Museo Julio Sosa (mile 17), Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida (mile 63), Casa de Rivera, Durazno (mile 117), Cathedral of Tacuarembó (mile 245)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 247)
Peñarol station museum
Set inside the railway station of Montevideo's Peñarol neighborhood, the Peñarol station museum traces the history of the railroad and of the neighborhood itself.
María Auxiliadora, Colón, Montevideo
Completed in 1877, the María Auxiliadora parish church is a Roman Catholic church in the Villa Colón area of Montevideo.
La Pilarica
La Pilarica is a heritage building in Las Piedras, in Canelones Department, that now serves as a museum and cultural center.
Museo Julio Sosa
Museo Julio Sosa is a cultural space and museum that honors Julio Sosa, a leading Uruguayan tango singer who found success in Argentina.
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.
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.
Chorro de Agua Fría
In Uruguay's Tacuarembó Department, Chorro de Agua Fría is a waterfall that drops roughly 14 meters, the highest uninterrupted fall in the country.
Cathedral of Tacuarembó
Saint Fructuosus Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Tacuarembó, Uruguay, and has been the seat of the local diocese since 1960.
Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba
Reachable from Route 5 at kilometer 390, the Mauricio López Lomba reserve is a wildlife reserve in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
More drives to Santana do Livramento
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- São Leopoldo to Santana do Livramento
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
- Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento
More drives from Montevideo
- Montevideo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Montevideo to Piriápolis
- Montevideo to Florida, Uruguay
- Montevideo to Minas
- Montevideo to Conchillas
- Montevideo to Mercedes, Uruguay
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Montevideo to Santana do Livramento, Brazil?
About 6 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 315 miles.
What is the driving distance from Montevideo to Santana do Livramento, Brazil?
About 315 miles (507 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.
Where does the Montevideo to Santana do Livramento drive cross the border?
At about mile 315, from Uruguay into Brazil.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Montevideo into Brazil?
Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Montevideo to Santana do Livramento, Brazil?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Montevideo and Santana do Livramento?
Closest to the road: Casa de Rivera, Durazno (historic house museum, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Tacuarembó (cathedral, mile 245, 0.6 mi from the route); Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (zoo, mile 247, 0.1 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.