Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló, Argentina is about 552 road miles (889 km): roughly 11 h 5 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Uruguay into Argentina at about mile 162, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
Full advisory: Uruguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Uruguay July 28, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Uruguay: “Traffic fatalities are high in Uruguay.”
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 552 mi (889 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN136 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RNA004 → RP2 → RP63 → RP11 → RP56 → RP74 |
| Border crossing | about mile 162, Uruguay → Argentina (the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Florida, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Crossing from Uruguay into Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 162, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge, from Río Negro into Entre Ríos. 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 Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on 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, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Veinticinco de Agosto–Cariló drive in a few lines
RP2 (103 mi) and RN12 (47 mi) carry about 27% of the 552 miles. The first 162 miles are in Uruguay; the last 390 are in Argentina. It runs through 8 regions: Florida, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–24 | 24 | Florida, San José |
| connecting roads | 24–27 | 3 | San José |
| local roads | 27–160 | 133 | San José, Colonia, Soriano, Río Negro |
| connecting roads | 160–163 | 3 | Río Negro, Entre Ríos |
| RN136 | 163–182 | 19 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 182–188 | 6 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 188–225 | 37 | Entre Ríos |
| RN12 | 225–272 | 47 | Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires |
| RP6 | 272–277 | 5 | Buenos Aires |
| RN9 | 277–317 | 40 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 317–319 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 319–326 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 326–329 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 329–345 | 16 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 345–346 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RNA004 | 346–355 | 9 | Buenos Aires |
| RP2 | 355–458 | 103 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 458–459 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP63 | 459–477 | 18 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 477–492 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| RP56 | 492–531 | 39 | Buenos Aires |
| RP74 | 531–546 | 15 | Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 546–549 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 549–552 | 3 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 1 of this route: Florida → San José (region line)
- Mile 46 of this route: San José → Colonia (region line)
- Mile 63 of this route: Colonia → Soriano (region line)
- Mile 145 of this route: Soriano → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Río Negro → Entre Ríos (international border)
- Mile 255 of this route: Entre Ríos → Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 317 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (region line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Cariló
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 25), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 142), Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 294), Teatro Nacional Cervantes (mile 326), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 330)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 294), Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 25), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 142), Sarmiento Historical Museum (mile 321), Museo de la Pasión Boquense (mile 330)
Cathedral of San José de Mayo
The main Catholic church of San José de Mayo, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph has been the diocesan seat since 1955, a minor basilica since 1957 and Uruguay's national shrine of Saint Joseph.
Cathedral of Mercedes
Since 1960, the Diocese of Mercedes has had its seat at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, the main Catholic church in this Uruguayan city.
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.
Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte
On the Río de la Plata shore in Acassuso, San Isidro, Ribera Norte is a municipal nature park protecting green space within greater Buenos Aires.
Sarmiento Historical Museum
In the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Sarmiento Historical Museum covers the Generation of '80 and the life of President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, with sections on Nicolás Avellaneda and the 1880 federalization.
Teatro Nacional Cervantes
The Teatro Nacional Cervantes in Buenos Aires is Argentina's national stage, a theater for drama and comedy.
Museo de la Pasión Boquense
Football fans can dig into the history and personalities of Club Atlético Boca Juniors at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense, a themed soccer museum devoted to the club.
More drives to Cariló
- Necochea to Cariló
- Balneario El Cóndor to Cariló
- Tigre to Cariló
- Arrecifes to Cariló
- Martínez to Cariló
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos to Cariló
More drives from Veinticinco de Agosto
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Barra de Valizas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló, Argentina?
About 11 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 552 miles.
How far is Cariló, Argentina from Veinticinco de Agosto by car?
About 552 miles (889 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 Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló drive cross the border?
At about mile 162, from Uruguay into Argentina, at the Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Veinticinco de Agosto 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 Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló?
In order: RN136, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1, RNA004, RP2, RP63, RP11, RP56 and RP74. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló?
Closest to the road: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 294, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Nacional Cervantes (theater, mile 326, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de la Pasión Boquense (sports museum, mile 330, 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.