Day trip from Montevideo to Merlo
Merlo lies 233 km (145 mi) west of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 233 km (145 mi) apart, Merlo is a realistic day trip from Montevideo: about 3 h 48 min each way by road.
| Montevideo | Merlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Argentina |
| Population | 1.3 million | 268,961 |
| 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 Merlo
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 Merlo
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Staying in Merlo
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Common questions
How far is Merlo from Montevideo?
233 km (145 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Merlo by road?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Merlo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Merlo?
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.