Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Salto
Salto lies 1,737 km (1,079 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 2,119 km (1,317 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rio de Janeiro | Salto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Uruguay |
| Population | 6.7 million | 114,084 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 50000 |
What changes when you arrive in Salto
Crossing from Brazil into Uruguay: money changes from the Real 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 Rio de Janeiro to Salto
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Staying in Salto
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Common questions
How far is Salto from Rio de Janeiro?
1,737 km (1,079 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 2,119 km (1,317 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salto by car?
About 26 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Salto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Salto?
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 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.