By road, Santiago, Chile and Quintay are about 77 miles (124 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 48 min of driving.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Use caution when walking or driving at night, especially if alone.”
| Total distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 48 min |
| Regions on the route | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Santiago–Quintay drive in a few lines
It runs through 2 regions: Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santiago to Quintay, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–77 | 77 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
- Mile 49 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
Places worth a stop between Santiago and Quintay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Laguna Carén (mile 12)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna Carén (mile 12), Lago Peñuelas National Reserve (mile 60)
Laguna Carén
Laguna Carén is a man-made freshwater lagoon and wetland in Pudahuel, west of central Santiago, forming part of Parque Carén, a University of Chile property of about 2,525 acres.
Viña Casas del Bosque
Founded in 1993 in the Casablanca Valley, Viña Casas del Bosque is a winery growing cool-climate grapes like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, with restaurants Tanino and Casa Mirador on site.
Lago Peñuelas National Reserve
Chile's Lago Peñuelas National Reserve surrounds Peñuelas Lake, a freshwater reservoir that supplies drinking water to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
More drives to Quintay
- Reñaca to Quintay
- Coquimbo to Quintay
- La Serena to Quintay
- Vicuña to Quintay
- Punta de Choros to Quintay
- Copiapó to Quintay
From Santiago to other places in Chile
- Santiago, Chile to Valparaíso
- Santiago, Chile to Reñaca
- Santiago, Chile to La Serena
- Santiago, Chile to Vicuña
- Santiago, Chile to Pisco Elqui
- Santiago, Chile to Punta de Choros
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santiago, Chile to Quintay?
About 1 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 77 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santiago, Chile to Quintay?
About 77 miles (124 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 Santiago, Chile to Quintay?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Santiago and Quintay?
Closest to the road: Laguna Carén (lagoon, mile 12, 0.7 mi from the route); Viña Casas del Bosque (vineyard, mile 49, 2 mi from the route); Lago Peñuelas National Reserve (national reserve of Chile, mile 60, 2 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.