By road, Montevideo and Trinidad, Uruguay are about 119 miles (192 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 34 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN HB |
| Departments on the route | Montevideo, San José, Flores |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
Driving Montevideo to Trinidad: the shape of the trip
RN HB (3 mi) carries about 3% of the 119 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Montevideo, San José, Flores. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Montevideo to Trinidad
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Montevideo |
| RN HB | 3–6 | 3 | Montevideo |
| local roads | 6–119 | 113 | Montevideo, San José, Flores |
- Mile 15 of this route: Montevideo → San José (department line)
- Mile 91 of this route: San José → Flores (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Trinidad
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Lecocq (mile 14), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 60)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 60)
- With kids: Parque Lecocq (mile 14)
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.
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.
In Trinidad itself
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
More drives to Trinidad
- Minas to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Artigas to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Treinta y Tres to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Buenos Aires to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Córdoba, Argentina to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Trinidad, Uruguay
From Montevideo to other places in Uruguay
- 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 does it take to drive from Montevideo to Trinidad, Uruguay?
About 2 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 119 miles.
How far is Trinidad, Uruguay from Montevideo by car?
About 119 miles (192 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 Trinidad drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Montevideo and Trinidad?
Closest to the road: Parque Lecocq (zoo, mile 14, 0.9 mi from the route); Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 60, 0.9 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.