Day trip from Montevideo to Avellaneda
Avellaneda lies 201 km (125 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 201 km (125 mi) apart, Avellaneda is a realistic day trip from Montevideo: about 3 h 16 min each way by road.
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| Montevideo | Avellaneda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 367,554 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) |
What changes when you arrive in Avellaneda
Crossing from Uruguay into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book tours and tickets in Avellaneda
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Staying in Avellaneda
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Common questions
How far is Avellaneda from Montevideo?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Avellaneda by road?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Avellaneda?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Avellaneda?
The Peso (ARS).
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.