San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena is about 137 road miles (221 km): roughly 2 h 48 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance | 137 mi (221 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN8 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The San Antonio de Areco–Magdalena drive in a few lines
RN8 (47 mi) and RN1 (30 mi) carry about 56% of the 137 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RN8 | 4–51 | 47 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 51–63 | 12 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 65–71 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 71–75 | 4 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 75–105 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 106–136 | 30 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 136–137 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 63 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Stops between San Antonio de Areco and Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 68), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 68), Teatro Maipo (mile 72), Centro Cultural General San Martín (mile 72), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 76), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 107)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 60), El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 68), Centro Cultural General San Martín (mile 72), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 76), Museo de Bellas Artes (mile 107), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 107)
- With kids: The Children's Republic (mile 102)
Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte
On the Río de la Plata shore in Acassuso, San Isidro, Ribera Norte is a municipal nature park protecting green space within greater Buenos Aires.
El Rosedal De Palermo
Part of Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo, the Rosedal covers 3.4 hectares with about 18,000 rose bushes, busts of 26 poets and writers, a Greek-style bridge and an Andalusian patio.
Eduardo Sívori Museum
Named after painter Eduardo Sívori, this municipal museum of plastic arts in Buenos Aires opened in 1938.
Teatro Maipo
Founded in 1908 by entrepreneur Charles Seguin and first called the Scala Theater, Teatro Maipo is a historic theater in downtown Buenos Aires.
Centro Cultural General San Martín
Run by the city government near Corrientes Avenue, the General San Martín Cultural Centre in Buenos Aires hosts a mix of cultural and artistic events.
Museo de la Pasión Boquense
Football fans can dig into the history and personalities of Club Atlético Boca Juniors at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense, a themed soccer museum devoted to the club.
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 de Bellas Artes
Founded in 1922, the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti is the provincial fine arts museum in La Plata.
Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica
Run by the National University of La Plata's astronomy and geophysics school, the Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica was created in 1997 and opened its permanent exhibit in 2001.
More drives to Magdalena
- Necochea to Magdalena
- Adrogué to Magdalena
- Tigre to Magdalena
- Buenos Aires to Magdalena
- Luján to Magdalena
- Arrecifes to Magdalena
From San Antonio de Areco to other places in Argentina
- San Antonio de Areco to Capilla del Monte
- San Antonio de Areco to Atlántida, Uruguay
- San Antonio de Areco to Fray Marcos, Uruguay
- San Antonio de Areco to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena?
About 2 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 137 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena?
About 137 miles (221 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 San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena?
In order: RN8, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Eduardo Sívori Museum (art museum, mile 68, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro Maipo (theater, mile 72, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (museum, mile 107, 0.4 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.