San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Tigre is about 135 road miles (218 km): roughly 2 h 26 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.”
| Total distance | 135 mi (218 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → RP24 |
| Provinces on the route | Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The San Nicolás de los Arroyos–Tigre drive in a few lines
RN9 (124 mi) and RP24 (5 mi) carry about 96% of the 135 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect San Nicolás de los Arroyos and Tigre
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 4–128 | 124 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 128–129 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP24 | 129–134 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 134–135 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
Where to stop on the way to Tigre
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 117), Temaikèn (mile 117)
- Nature and outdoors: Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 107), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 117)
- 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.
Once you reach Tigre
Tigre Club
Once the Tigre Club, the Tigre Art Museum stands on the banks of the Luján River along Paseo Victorica in Tigre and is named for former mayor Ricardo Ubieto.
Parque de la Costa
In Tigre, a northern suburb of Buenos Aires, Parque de la Costa is an amusement park that makes an easy break from the road.
Sarmiento House
In Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, the Sarmiento House is a National Historic Monument where Domingo Sarmiento, Argentina's seventh president, lived from 1855 until his death in 1888.
More drives to Tigre
- La Plata to Tigre
- Chascomús to Tigre
- Tandil to Tigre
- Mar del Plata to Tigre
- Necochea to Tigre
- Bahía Blanca to Tigre
From San Nicolás de los Arroyos to other places in Argentina
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Adrogué
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Berisso
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Tigre?
About 2 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 135 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Tigre?
About 135 miles (218 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 Tigre drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Tigre use?
In order: RN9 and RP24. 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 Tigre?
Closest to the road: Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (national park, mile 107, 2 mi from the route); Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 117, 0.3 mi from the route); Temaikèn (zoo, mile 117, 0.6 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.