Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena, Argentina is about 391 road miles (629 km): roughly 8 h 10 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.”
| Distance by road | 391 mi (629 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN136 → RN14 → RN12 → RP6 → RN9 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| 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 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The border on the way to Magdalena
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.
What the drive from Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena is like
RN12 (47 mi) and RN9 (40 mi) carry about 22% of the 391 miles. The first 162 miles are in Uruguay; the last 229 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 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena
| 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 | 329–359 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 359–360 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 360–390 | 30 | Buenos Aires |
| local roads | 390–391 | 1 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Veinticinco de Agosto and Magdalena
- 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), Floralis Genérica (mile 324), ARA Uruguay (mile 327), Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 329)
- Nature and outdoors: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (mile 294), Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum (mile 323)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of San José de Mayo (mile 25), Cathedral of Mercedes (mile 142), Gualeguaychú Cathedral (mile 183), Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum (mile 323), ARA Uruguay (mile 327), Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (mile 329), Basílica del Sagrado Corazón (mile 362)
- With kids: Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum (mile 323)
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
Mercedes, Uruguay, centers its Catholic life on the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, which became the seat of the local diocese in 1960.
Gualeguaychú Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, also called Gualeguaychú Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gualeguaychú in Argentina.
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.
Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum
Located in the Caballito neighborhood of Buenos Aires, the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum is a public museum devoted to the natural sciences.
Floralis Genérica
Floralis Genérica is a steel and aluminum flower sculpture in United Nations Square in Buenos Aires, created in 2002 and given to the city by architect Eduardo Catalano.
ARA Uruguay
Berthed at Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, the corvette ARA Uruguay is a museum ship built in England and serving in the Argentine navy from 1874 until 1926.
Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
Known locally as the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, this modern art museum is in the San Telmo district of Buenos Aires.
Basílica del Sagrado Corazón
The Basílica del Sagrado Corazón stands in La Plata at 58 and 9 streets and Diagonal 73, belongs to the Archdiocese of La Plata, and hosted the city's first Mass for deaf people.
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
More drives from Veinticinco de Agosto
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Conchillas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Barra de Valizas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Cariló, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena, Argentina?
About 8 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
What is the driving distance from Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena, Argentina?
About 391 miles (629 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 Magdalena 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Veinticinco de Agosto to Magdalena drive?
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 Magdalena?
In order: RN136, RN14, RN12, RP6, RN9, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. 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 Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Japanese Garden, Belén de Escobar (japanese garden, mile 294, 0.2 mi from the route); Floralis Genérica (sculpture, mile 324, 0.4 mi from the route); Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (museum of modern art, mile 329, 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.