By road, Uruguaiana and Berisso, Argentina are about 459 miles (739 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 21 min of driving. You cross from Brazil into Argentina at about mile 2, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Argentina. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Distance by road | 459 mi (739 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN117 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP13 |
| Border crossing | about mile 2, Brazil → Argentina (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Berisso
The route crosses at about mile 2, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Rio Grande do Sul into Corrientes. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Uruguaiana to Berisso: the shape of the trip
RN14 (308 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 77% of the 459 miles. The first 2 miles are in Brazil; the last 457 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Uruguaiana to Berisso: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul, Corrientes |
| RN117 | 3–11 | 8 | Corrientes |
| RN14 | 11–319 | 308 | Corrientes, Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 319–366 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 366–371 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 371–411 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 411–413 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 413–419 | 6 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 419–422 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 422–452 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 452–453 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP13 | 453–457 | 4 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 457–459 | 2 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 2 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Corrientes (international border)
- Mile 105 of this route: Corrientes → Entre Ríos (region line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 411 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 427 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Berisso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 196), Parque de la Memoria (mile 414), National Museum of Oriental Art (mile 419), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 423), Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 452)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 196), Parque de la Memoria (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Museo Pueyrredon (mile 407), Casa Museo Bernardo Houssay (mile 419), National Museum of Oriental Art (mile 419), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 423), Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa (mile 452)
- With kids: The Children's Republic (mile 449)
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Museo Pueyrredon
In Acassuso, in the San Isidro district of Buenos Aires Province, this municipal history museum bears the name of Brigadier General Juan Martín de Pueyrredón.
Parque de la Memoria
Facing the Río de la Plata at the northern end of Buenos Aires' Belgrano section, Parque de la Memoria is a public memorial to the victims of Argentina's 1976–1983 military regime.
Casa Museo Bernardo Houssay
Nobel laureate in medicine Bernardo Houssay lived with his family from 1925 to 1971 in this house at Viamonte 2790 in Buenos Aires, now a museum.
National Museum of Oriental Art
Created in 1965 and first opened to the public in 1966, this national museum in Buenos Aires preserves and shares art and objects from Asian, African and Oceanian cultures.
Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken
Established in 1971, Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken in Buenos Aires traces Argentine cinema through about 90,000 film reels plus photos, posters, scripts, costumes and film equipment.
The Children's Republic
Spread over 131 acres in La Plata, The Children's Republic is a theme park with 35 scale-model buildings.
Museo Ferroviario de Tolosa
Run by the Tolosa branch of the Ferroclub Argentino, created in 1996, the Museo Ferroviario "Ing. Pedro C. Saccaggio" is a railway museum in Tolosa.
Once you reach Berisso
Museo de Bellas Artes
Founded in 1922, the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti is the provincial fine arts museum in La Plata.
Curutchet House
The Curutchet House in La Plata, Argentina, is a building designed by the architect Le Corbusier.
La Plata Museum
Part of the National University of La Plata's natural sciences faculty, the La Plata Museum is a natural history museum in the city of La Plata.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Uruguaiana to Berisso, Argentina?
About 8 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
What is the driving distance from Uruguaiana to Berisso, Argentina?
About 459 miles (739 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.
Where does the Uruguaiana to Berisso drive cross the border?
At about mile 2, from Brazil into Argentina, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Uruguaiana into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Uruguaiana to Berisso, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Uruguaiana to Berisso?
In order: RN117, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP13. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Uruguaiana to Berisso?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 196, 0.1 mi from the route); National Museum of Oriental Art (national museum, mile 419, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 423, 0.2 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.