Plan on about 8 h 53 min of driving for the 519-mile (836 km) trip from Villa Carlos Paz to Magdalena, before any stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations.”
| Total distance | 519 mi (836 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN20 → RN A019 → RN9 → RNA008 → AV1-N → RN1 → RP11 |
| Provinces on the route | Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Villa Carlos Paz–Magdalena drive in a few lines
RN9 (410 mi) and RP11 (31 mi) carry about 85% of the 519 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Villa Carlos Paz to Magdalena: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RN20 | 2–15 | 13 | Córdoba |
| connecting roads | 15–17 | 2 | Córdoba |
| RN A019 | 17–29 | 12 | Córdoba |
| RN9 | 29–269 | 240 | Córdoba, Santa Fe |
| RNA008 | 269–275 | 6 | Santa Fe |
| RN9 | 275–445 | 170 | Santa Fe, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 445–447 | 2 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| AV1-N | 447–454 | 7 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 454–457 | 3 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
| RN1 | 457–487 | 30 | Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| connecting roads | 487–488 | 1 | Buenos Aires |
| RP11 | 488–519 | 31 | Buenos Aires |
- Mile 208 of this route: Córdoba → Santa Fe (province line)
- Mile 306 of this route: Santa Fe → Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 445 of this route: Buenos Aires → Ciudad de Buenos Aires (province line)
- Mile 462 of this route: Ciudad de Buenos Aires → Buenos Aires (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Magdalena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 450), Museo de Armas de la Nación (mile 454), Teatro General San Martín (mile 454), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 457), La Plata Astronomical Observatory (mile 490), La Plata Museum (mile 490)
- Nature and outdoors: El Rosedal De Palermo (mile 450)
- Museums and history: Evita Fine Arts Museum (mile 22), Museo de Armas de la Nación (mile 454), Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (mile 457), La Plata Museum (mile 490)
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Named a World Heritage Site in 2000, the Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a group of buildings and sites once used by the Jesuits across Córdoba province.
Evita Fine Arts Museum
The Evita Fine Arts Museum is an art museum in the city of Córdoba, Argentina.
El Rosedal De Palermo
Part of Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo, the Rosedal covers 3.4 hectares with about 18,000 rose bushes, busts of 26 poets and writers, a Greek-style bridge and an Andalusian patio.
Museo de Armas de la Nación
Inside Palacio Paz on Avenida Santa Fe, Buenos Aires' national arms museum fills 17 rooms with weapons and armor from the Middle Ages to the present, including pieces from both World Wars.
Teatro General San Martín
On Corrientes Avenue next to the cultural center of the same name, Teatro General San Martín is a public theater with stages for plays and film plus art exhibitions.
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.
La Plata Astronomical Observatory
The La Plata Astronomical Observatory sits in the city of La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires Province, and is registered with the IAU under code 839.
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.
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
From Villa Carlos Paz to other places in Argentina
- Villa Carlos Paz to Capilla del Monte
- Villa Carlos Paz to Arrecifes
- Villa Carlos Paz to San Antonio de Areco
- Villa Carlos Paz to Tigre
- Villa Carlos Paz to Martínez
- Villa Carlos Paz to Colón, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Villa Carlos Paz to Magdalena?
About 8 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
How far is Magdalena from Villa Carlos Paz by car?
About 519 miles (836 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Villa Carlos Paz to Magdalena drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Villa Carlos Paz to Magdalena?
In order: RN20, RN A019, RN9, RNA008, AV1-N, RN1 and RP11. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Villa Carlos Paz and Magdalena?
Closest to the road: Museo de Armas de la Nación (museum, mile 454, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken (film museum, mile 457, 0.1 mi from the route); La Plata Astronomical Observatory (astronomical observatory, mile 490, 0.3 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.