Driving from San Rafael to Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata lies 1,036 km (643 mi) south-east of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 1,263 km (785 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Rafael | Mar del Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 118,009 | 593,337 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 7600 |
Where to book car hire from San Rafael to Mar del Plata
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Staying in Mar del Plata
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 620 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (344), and 5 are five-star. Across 116 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 62,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mar del Plata from San Rafael?
1,036 km (643 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Rafael; by road roughly 1,263 km (785 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Mar del Plata by car?
About 15 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and Mar del Plata?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Mar del Plata?
Our booking partner lists 3,012+ places to stay in Mar del Plata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.