Cities Near Montevideo
Cities near Montevideo, UY: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento, Canelones. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Montevideo, UY is Punta del Este, about 70 mi (113 km) away — roughly 2 hr 6 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta del EsteGlamorous beach resort | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Colonia del SacramentoPortuguese-era old town | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| CanelonesWine country and beaches | 26 mi / 41 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| PiriápolisOld-world seaside resort | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| MaldonadoGateway to the coast | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| La Plata | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Berazategui | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Barracas | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Morón | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| José C. Paz | 149 mi / 240 km | 3 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Montevideo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento, Canelones, Piriápolis, Maldonado. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Montevideo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: La Plata, Berazategui, Barracas, Morón, José C. Paz. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Montevideo include Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento, Canelones, Piriápolis, Maldonado. The closest is Punta del Este, about 70 miles (113 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Punta del Este
- → Best time to visit Colonia del Sacramento
- → Best time to visit Canelones
- → Best time to visit Piriápolis
- → Best time to visit Maldonado
- → Best time to visit La Plata
- → Best time to visit Berazategui
- → Best time to visit Barracas
- → Best time to visit Morón
- → Best time to visit José C. Paz