Plan on about 3 h 29 min of driving for the 188-mile (303 km) trip from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Berisso, before any stops.
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 | 188 mi (303 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP13 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The San Nicolás de los Arroyos–Berisso drive in a few lines
RN9 (136 mi) and RN1 (30 mi) carry about 88% of the 188 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Berisso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 4–140 | 136 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 140–142 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 142–149 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 149–152 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 152–182 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 182–183 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP13 | 183–186 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 186–188 | 2 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 140 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between San Nicolás de los Arroyos and Berisso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 117), Temaikèn (mile 117), El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 145), Teatro Nacional Cervantes (mile 149), Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (mile 149), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 152), Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 107), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 117), El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 145)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta (mile 144), Palacio de Aguas Corrientes (mile 149), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 152), Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 181)
- With kids: Temaikèn (mile 117)
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
About 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, are protected as Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park. It's a Ramsar Site and home to the marsh deer and plenty of waterbirds.
Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar
Landscape engineer Yasuo Inomata designed this Japanese garden in Belén de Escobar in 1969, and the local Japanese community donated it to the city. Red, white and spotted koi swim in its 1,000-square-meter pond.
Temaikèn
Temaikèn is a zoo in Belén de Escobar, outside Buenos Aires, and the only zoo in Argentina accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta
In Buenos Aires's Belgrano neighborhood, the Enrique Larreta Museum is devoted to Spanish art.
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.
Teatro Nacional Cervantes
The Teatro Nacional Cervantes in Buenos Aires is Argentina's national stage, a theater for drama and comedy.
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 del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken
Established in 1971, Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken in Buenos Aires traces Argentine cinema through about 90,000 film reels plus photos, posters, scripts, costumes and film equipment.
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.
In Berisso itself
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.
La Plata Museum
Part of the National University of La Plata's natural sciences faculty, the La Plata Museum is a natural history museum in the city of La Plata.
More drives to Berisso
- Luján to Berisso
- Pergamino to Berisso
- Rosario, Argentina to Berisso
- Santa Fe to Berisso
- Gualeguaychú to Berisso
- Concordia to Berisso
From San Nicolás de los Arroyos to other places in Argentina
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Tigre
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Adrogué
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Magdalena
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Chascomús
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Cariló
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Villa Gesell
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Berisso?
About 3 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
How far is Berisso from San Nicolás de los Arroyos by car?
About 188 miles (303 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 San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Berisso?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Berisso?
In order: RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP13. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between San Nicolás de los Arroyos and Berisso?
Closest to the road: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Teatro Nacional Cervantes (theater, mile 149, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 152, 0.1 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.