Novo Hamburgo to Durazno, Uruguay is about 525 road miles (845 km): roughly 11 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 327.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
- Uruguay: “If you are in an accident involving injury, stay in place until a police officer arrives.”
| Distance by road | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-290 → BR-158 |
| Border crossing | about mile 327, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Brazil–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 327, from Rio Grande do Sul into Rivera. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno
BR-290 (230 mi) and BR-158 (64 mi) carry about 56% of the 525 miles. The first 327 miles are in Brazil; the last 198 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 1–33 | 32 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-290 | 33–263 | 230 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-158 | 263–327 | 64 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 327–525 | 198 | Rivera, Tacuarembó, Durazno |
- Mile 327 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Rivera (international border)
- Mile 377 of this route: Rivera → Tacuarembó (region line)
- Mile 485 of this route: Tacuarembó → Durazno (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Novo Hamburgo and Durazno
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (mile 7), Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 18), Museu do Carvão (mile 57), Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 394), Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar (mile 396)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 30), Chorro de Agua Fría (mile 422)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (mile 7), Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 18), Catedral da Santíssima Trindade em Porto Alegre (mile 25), Museu do Carvão (mile 57), Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar (mile 396)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (mile 394)
Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo"
Dedicated to the history of São Leopoldo and German colonization in Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu Histórico Visconde de São Leopoldo keeps a collection of objects, images and documents about the settlers. It is a privately run museum.
Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas
Canoas's history museum and archive keeps photos, newspapers, maps, documents, audiovisual material and objects that tell the story of the city in Rio Grande do Sul.
Catedral da Santíssima Trindade em Porto Alegre
On Rua dos Andradas in Porto Alegre, the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the seat of the Southern Anglican Diocese and the national cathedral of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil.
Observatory of university federal of Rio Grande do Sul
Part of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, this astronomical observatory in Porto Alegre works as a scientific institution, a museum and a teaching unit.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Museu do Carvão
In the town of Arroio dos Ratos, Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu do Carvão is a history museum set on Rua Professora Silvana Narvaez.
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.
Museo del Indio y del Gaucho Washington Escobar
The Museo del Indio y del Gaucho, a museum of the Indigenous people and the gaucho, is located in the city of Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
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.
Arriving in Durazno
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.
More drives to Durazno
- Montevideo to Durazno
- Maldonado to Durazno
- Artigas to Durazno
- Buenos Aires to Durazno, Uruguay
- Rosario, Argentina to Durazno, Uruguay
- Mar del Plata to Durazno, Uruguay
More drives from Novo Hamburgo
- Novo Hamburgo to Paranaguá
- Novo Hamburgo to Jaraguá do Sul
- Novo Hamburgo to Camboriú
- Novo Hamburgo to Tubarão
- Novo Hamburgo to Bagé
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 11 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
What is the driving distance from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno, Uruguay?
About 525 miles (845 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 Novo Hamburgo to Durazno drive cross the border?
At about mile 327, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Novo Hamburgo into Uruguay?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You can drive on your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 13, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno?
In order: BR-116, BR-290 and BR-158. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Novo Hamburgo to Durazno?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (museum, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (museum, mile 18, 0.1 mi from the route); Zoológico Municipal Dr. Mauricio López Lomba (zoo, mile 394, 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.