Driving from Buenos Aires to Maldonado
Maldonado lies 315 km (196 mi) east of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 384 km (239 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Buenos Aires | Maldonado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Uruguay |
| Population | 2.9 million | 102,000 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) |
What changes when you arrive in Maldonado
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (UYU); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +598; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Buenos Aires to Maldonado
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Staying in Maldonado
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Common questions
How far is Maldonado from Buenos Aires?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, east of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 384 km (239 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Maldonado by car?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Maldonado?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Maldonado?
The Peso (UYU).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.