Day trip from Avellaneda to La Plata
La Plata lies 48 km (30 mi) south-east of Avellaneda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 48 km (30 mi) apart, La Plata is a realistic day trip from Avellaneda: about 46 min each way by road.
| Avellaneda | La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Argentina |
| Population | 367,554 | 195,443 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
| Postal codes | 1870–5212 | 1900–5713 |
Where to book tours and tickets in La Plata
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Staying in La Plata
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Common questions
How far is La Plata from Avellaneda?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Avellaneda; by road roughly 58 km (36 mi).
How long does it take to get from Avellaneda to La Plata by road?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Avellaneda and La Plata?
No, both are on America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires at the moment.
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.