Plan on about 6 h 6 min of driving for the 327-mile (527 km) trip from Salto to Berisso, Argentina, before any stops. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 10, at Concordia–Salto.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 327 mi (527 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | RNA015 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP13 |
| Border crossing | about mile 10, Uruguay → Argentina (Concordia–Salto) |
| Regions on the route | Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Berisso
The route crosses at about mile 10, at Concordia–Salto, from Salto into Entre Ríos. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| 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. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Salto to Berisso: the shape of the trip
RN14 (166 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 65% of the 327 miles. The first 10 miles are in Uruguay; the last 317 are in Argentina. It runs through 4 regions: Salto, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Salto and Berisso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Salto |
| RNA015 | 10–21 | 11 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 21–187 | 166 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 187–234 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 234–239 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 239–279 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 279–281 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 281–288 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 288–291 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 291–321 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 321–322 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP13 | 322–325 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 325–327 | 2 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 10 of this route: Salto → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 218 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 279 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 296 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Berisso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), El Palmar National Park (mile 64), Tierra Santa (mile 283), Roca Museum - Historical Research Institute (mile 286), Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (mile 288), Museo Penitenciario Argentino (mile 290), Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Termas de Salto Grande (mile 9), El Palmar National Park (mile 64)
- Museums and history: Roca Museum - Historical Research Institute (mile 286), Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (mile 288), Museo Penitenciario Argentino (mile 290), Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 321)
- With kids: Tierra Santa (mile 283), The Children's Republic (mile 318)
Termas de Salto Grande
On the Uruguayan shore of the Salto Grande dam's lake in Salto department, Termas de Salto Grande is a hot spring complex.
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Tierra Santa
Tierra Santa is a religious theme park in the city of Buenos Aires, in Argentina.
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
An equestrian statue of Italian military and political figure Giuseppe Garibaldi, this monument stands on Plaza Italia in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Roca Museum - Historical Research Institute
A national museum in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Museo Roca is devoted to President Julio Argentino Roca and occupies the former neoclassical home of surgeon and diplomat José Arce at Vicente López 2220.
Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
Known as the Palace of Running Waters, the Palacio de Aguas Corrientes is an architecturally significant water pumping station in Buenos Aires and former headquarters of Obras Sanitarias de la Nación.
Museo Penitenciario Argentino
At Humberto Primo 378 in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, the Museo Penitenciario Argentino shows how Argentina's penal system and prisons changed over time, inside a building begun in the early 18th century.
The Children's Republic
Spread over 131 acres in La Plata, The Children's Republic is a theme park with 35 scale-model buildings.
Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa
Run by the Tolosa branch of the Ferroclub Argentino, created in 1996, the Museo Ferroviario "Ing. Pedro C. Saccaggio" is a railway museum in Tolosa.
When you get to Berisso
Museo de Bellas Artes
Founded in 1922, the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti is the provincial fine arts museum in La Plata.
La Plata Astronomical Observatory
The La Plata Astronomical Observatory sits in the city of La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires Province, and is registered with the IAU under code 839.
Curutchet House
The Curutchet House in La Plata, Argentina, is a building designed by the architect Le Corbusier.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Salto to Berisso, Argentina?
About 6 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 327 miles.
What is the driving distance from Salto to Berisso, Argentina?
About 327 miles (527 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 Salto to Berisso drive cross the border?
At about mile 10, from Uruguay into Argentina, at Concordia–Salto.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Salto into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Salto to Berisso, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Salto to Berisso use?
In order: RNA015, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP13. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Salto to Berisso?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 64, 0.1 mi from the route); Tierra Santa (theme park, mile 283, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Penitenciario Argentino (museum, mile 290, 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.