By road, San Nicolás de los Arroyos and Magdalena are about 214 miles (344 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 3 min of driving.
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 | 214 mi (344 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Magdalena: the shape of the trip
RN9 (136 mi) and RN1 (30 mi) carry about 78% of the 214 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.
San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Magdalena: the road sequence
| 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 |
| RP11 | 183–213 | 30 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 213–214 | 1 | 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 Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 117), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 145), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires (mile 147), AMALITA Collection (mile 149), Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires (mile 151), Curutchet House (mile 185), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 185)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 107), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia (mile 143), Eduardo Sívori Museum (mile 145), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires (mile 147), AMALITA Collection (mile 149), Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires (mile 151), Curutchet House (mile 185), Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (mile 185)
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos) protects about 2,500 hectares of wetlands in Campana, Buenos Aires province, home to the marsh deer that gives it its name and to abundant waterbirds. It is a Ramsar Site.
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.
Museo Casa de Rogelio Yrurtia
Sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia once lived in this house in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, which now operates as a museum dedicated to him.
Eduardo Sívori Museum
Named after painter Eduardo Sívori, this municipal museum of plastic arts in Buenos Aires opened in 1938.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Buenos Aires
Built as part of a Franciscan monastery and completed in 1732, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Recoleta has served as a parish church since the Franciscans were expelled in 1821.
AMALITA Collection
Officially the Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection, the AMALITA Collection is an art museum in Buenos Aires.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires
Often called MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires is an art museum in the city's San Telmo neighborhood.
Curutchet House
The Curutchet House in La Plata, Argentina, is a building designed by the architect Le Corbusier.
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
- San Antonio de Areco to Magdalena
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 Berisso
- 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 Magdalena?
About 4 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 214 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Magdalena?
About 214 miles (344 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 Nicolás de los Arroyos 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 Nicolás de los Arroyos to Magdalena?
In order: 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 Nicolás de los Arroyos to Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires (contemporary art museum, mile 151, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Astronomía y Geofísica (museum, mile 185, 0.3 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.