Santa Fe to Magdalena is about 358 road miles (576 km): roughly 6 h 20 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 | 358 mi (576 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | RNA007 → AP01 → RNA008 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Santa Fe to Magdalena is like
RN9 (170 mi) and AP01 (97 mi) carry about 75% of the 358 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Santa Fe and Magdalena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Fe |
| RNA007 | 1–6 | 5 | Santa Fe |
| AP01 | 6–103 | 97 | Santa Fe |
| RNA008 | 103–114 | 11 | Santa Fe |
| RN9 | 114–284 | 170 | Santa Fe, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 284–286 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 286–293 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 293–296 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 296–326 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 326–327 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 327–357 | 30 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 357–358 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 145 of this route: Santa Fe → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 284 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Santa Fe and Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens (mile 290), Museo de Armas de la Nación (mile 293), Héctor Carlos Janson Historic and Numismatics Museum (mile 294), La Plata Astronomical Observatory (mile 329)
- Nature and outdoors: Balneario La Florida (mile 103), Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park (mile 252), Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens (mile 290)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta (mile 288), Museo de Armas de la Nación (mile 293), Héctor Carlos Janson Historic and Numismatics Museum (mile 294), Museo de Bellas Artes (mile 329)
- With kids: The Children's Republic (mile 323)
Balneario La Florida
Rosario's municipal riverside beach area runs nearly 4 kilometers along the Paraná River, from the Rosario-Victoria Bridge to Parque Alem, and dates to around 1940.
Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park
Marsh deer give their name to Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park, a Ramsar Site in Campana, Buenos Aires province, where waterbirds are abundant.
Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta
In Buenos Aires's Belgrano neighborhood, the Enrique Larreta Museum is devoted to Spanish art.
Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens
Run by the Japanese Argentine Cultural Foundation, the Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens are a public space ranked among the largest Japanese gardens outside Japan.
Museo de Armas de la Nación
Inside Palacio Paz on Avenida Santa Fe, Buenos Aires' national arms museum fills 17 rooms with weapons and armor from the Middle Ages to the present, including pieces from both World Wars.
Héctor Carlos Janson Historic and Numismatics Museum
Run by Argentina's Central Bank, this Buenos Aires museum shows coins, banknotes, medals and documents in the former Stock Exchange building in the San Nicolás district.
The Children's Republic
Spread over 131 acres in La Plata, The Children's Republic is a theme park with 35 scale-model buildings.
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.
Museo de Bellas Artes
Founded in 1922, the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti is the provincial fine arts museum in La Plata.
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 Santa Fe to other places in Argentina
- Santa Fe to San Nicolás de los Arroyos
- Santa Fe to Tigre
- Santa Fe to Adrogué
- Santa Fe to La Plata
- Santa Fe to Berisso
- Santa Fe to Chascomús
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Magdalena?
About 6 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 358 miles.
How far is Magdalena from Santa Fe by car?
About 358 miles (576 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 Santa Fe to Magdalena?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Santa Fe to Magdalena?
In order: RNA007, AP01, RNA008, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santa Fe and Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Museo de Armas de la Nación (museum, mile 293, 0.4 mi from the route); Héctor Carlos Janson Historic and Numismatics Museum (numismatic museum, mile 294, 0.5 mi from the route); La Plata Astronomical Observatory (astronomical observatory, mile 329, 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.