Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto is about 150 road miles (242 km): roughly 3 h 22 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: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
| Distance | 150 mi (242 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-B |
| Departments on the route | Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto
I-B (6 mi) carries about 4% of the 150 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Rocha, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Florida. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–64 | 64 | Rocha, Maldonado |
| connecting roads | 64–65 | 1 | Maldonado |
| I-B | 65–71 | 6 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 71–87 | 16 | Maldonado, Canelones |
| connecting roads | 87–88 | 1 | Canelones |
| local roads | 88–132 | 44 | Canelones |
| connecting roads | 132–135 | 3 | Canelones |
| local roads | 135–150 | 15 | Canelones, San José |
- Mile 19 of this route: Rocha → Maldonado (department line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Maldonado → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Canelones → San José (department line)
- Mile 150 of this route: San José → Florida (department line)
What to see on the way from Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna José Ignacio (mile 30), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 65), Laguna del Cisne (mile 99)
- Museums and history: Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 99), Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 135)
Laguna José Ignacio
In Uruguay's Maldonado Department, Laguna José Ignacio is a coastal lagoon kept apart from the Atlantic Ocean by a sandbank.
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.
Laguna del Cisne
Near Salinas in Canelones, Laguna del Cisne is a subtropical lagoon of about 1.8 km², fed by a watershed of some 50 km², that has supplied drinking water to the Costa de Oro area since 1970.
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.
More drives to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Colonia del Sacramento to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Carmelo to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Paysandú to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Tacuarembó to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Salto to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Rivera to Veinticinco de Agosto
From Rocha to other places in Uruguay
- Rocha to Nueva Helvecia
- Rocha to Conchillas
- Rocha to Carmelo
- Rocha to Bella Unión
- Rocha to Fray Bentos
- Rocha to Arrecifes, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto?
About 3 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 150 miles.
How far is Veinticinco de Agosto from Rocha by car?
About 150 miles (242 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 Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto 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 Rocha to Veinticinco de Agosto?
Closest to the road: Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (nature park, mile 65, 2 mi from the route); Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (church, mile 99, 5 mi from the route); Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (cathedral, mile 135, 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.