Punta del Diablo to Conchillas is about 316 road miles (509 km): roughly 7 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Illumination, pavement markings, and road surfaces for secondary roads can be poor.”
| Total distance | 316 mi (509 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-B |
| Departments on the route | Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Punta del Diablo to Conchillas
I-B (6 mi) carries about 2% of the 316 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Punta del Diablo to Conchillas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–123 | 123 | Rocha, Maldonado |
| I-B | 123–129 | 6 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 129–146 | 17 | Maldonado, Canelones |
| connecting roads | 146–147 | 1 | Canelones |
| local roads | 147–191 | 44 | Canelones |
| connecting roads | 191–194 | 3 | Canelones |
| local roads | 194–226 | 32 | Canelones, San José |
| connecting roads | 226–228 | 2 | San José |
| local roads | 228–249 | 21 | San José |
| connecting roads | 249–250 | 1 | San José |
| local roads | 250–316 | 66 | San José, Colonia |
- Mile 78 of this route: Rocha → Maldonado (department line)
- Mile 135 of this route: Maldonado → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Canelones → San José (department line)
- Mile 252 of this route: San José → Colonia (department line)
What to see on the way from Punta del Diablo to Conchillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro 25 de Mayo (mile 60), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 193), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 227)
- Nature and outdoors: La Sirena Beach (mile 20), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 123), Anchorena Presidential Estate (mile 307)
- Museums and history: Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 157), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 193), Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 227), Museum of Rosario Mural Art (mile 266)
La Sirena Beach
About 2.5 km north of Aguas Dulces, La Sirena is one of Uruguay's two official naturist beaches, backed by vegetated dunes, small marshes, lagoons and pine and acacia woods where coastal birds are common.
Teatro 25 de Mayo
Rocha's Teatro 25 de Mayo opened in 1910 as an Italian-style theater in the eclectic style, with room for about 400 people. Now a cultural complex, it is a stop on the city's self-guided heritage walk.
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station
Near Piriápolis in Maldonado, this breeding station for native wildlife on Cerro Pan de Azúcar is surrounded by native vegetation and offers guided visits, including a native wildlife trail and a path up the hill.
Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Engineer Eladio Dieste's Church of Christ the Worker in Estación Atlántida, inaugurated in 1960, joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2021. Look for its wavy brick walls and roof, an openwork brick bell tower and an underground baptistery.
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.
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.
Museum of Rosario Mural Art
Rather than a building, the Museum of Rosario Mural Art is a circuit of history-themed murals spread around Rosario, in Uruguay's Colonia department.
Anchorena Presidential Estate
Located in Colonia Department, 208 km from Montevideo, the Anchorena Presidential Estate is a national park that also serves as a rest residence for Uruguay's president.
More drives to Conchillas
- Tacuarembó to Conchillas
- Artigas to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Fray Marcos to Conchillas
- Minas to Conchillas
- Alejandro Gallinal to Conchillas
From Punta del Diablo to other places in Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Punta del Diablo to Conchillas?
About 7 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 316 miles.
What is the driving distance from Punta del Diablo to Conchillas?
About 316 miles (509 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.
Is it safe to drive from Punta del Diablo to Conchillas?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Punta del Diablo and Conchillas?
Closest to the road: Teatro 25 de Mayo (theater, mile 60, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 193, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of San José de Mayo (cathedral, mile 227, 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.