Plan on about 3 h 23 min of driving for the 147-mile (237 km) trip from Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos, before any stops.
Full advisory: Uruguay. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance | 147 mi (237 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 23 min |
| Departments on the route | Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Canelones, Florida |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Treinta y Tres–Fray Marcos drive in a few lines
It runs through 4 departments: Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Canelones, Florida. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Treinta y Tres and Fray Marcos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–147 | 147 | Treinta y Tres, Lavalleja, Canelones, Florida |
- Mile 17 of this route: Treinta y Tres → Lavalleja (department line)
- Mile 126 of this route: Lavalleja → Canelones (department line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Canelones → Florida (department line)
What to see on the way from Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Minas (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto del Penitente (mile 93), Parque nacional Arequita (mile 107)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Minas (mile 103)
Salto del Penitente
Cathedral of Minas
Minas's main Catholic church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception served as the seat of the Diocese of Minas from 1960 to 2020.
Parque nacional Arequita
Arequita National Park is a protected natural area in Lavalleja department, southeastern Uruguay, known for Cerro Arequita, its related rock formations and its biodiversity.
More drives to Fray Marcos
- Nueva Helvecia to Fray Marcos
- Colonia del Sacramento to Fray Marcos
- Carmelo to Fray Marcos
- Paysandú to Fray Marcos
- Rivera to Fray Marcos
- Salto to Fray Marcos
From Treinta y Tres to other places in Uruguay
- Treinta y Tres to Piriápolis
- Treinta y Tres to Veinticinco de Agosto
- Treinta y Tres to Nueva Helvecia
- Treinta y Tres to Trinidad, Uruguay
- Treinta y Tres to Conchillas
- Treinta y Tres to Martínez, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos?
About 3 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 147 miles.
What is the driving distance from Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos?
About 147 miles (237 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 Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Treinta y Tres to Fray Marcos?
Closest to the road: Salto del Penitente (waterfall, mile 93, 3 mi from the route); Cathedral of Minas (cathedral, mile 103, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque nacional Arequita (national park, mile 107, 5 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.