Driving from Mar del Plata to Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt lies 1,369 km (851 mi) west of Mar del Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,670 km (1,038 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Mar del Plata | Puerto Montt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 593,337 | 245,902 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 7600 | 5480000 |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Montt
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book car hire from Mar del Plata to Puerto Montt
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Staying in Puerto Montt
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Montt from Mar del Plata?
1,369 km (851 mi) in a straight line, west of Mar del Plata; by road roughly 1,670 km (1,038 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mar del Plata to Puerto Montt by car?
About 20 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mar del Plata and Puerto Montt?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto Montt?
The Peso (CLP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.