What day trips can I take from Piriápolis?

Good day trips from Piriápolis (roughly under 100 miles) include Maldonado, Montevideo, Las Piedras — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Piriápolis?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Piriápolis, consider La Plata, Berazategui, Buenos Aires — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Piriápolis to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Piriápolis

Cities near Piriápolis, Uruguay: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Maldonado, Montevideo, Las Piedras. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Piriápolis, Uruguay is Maldonado, about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 35 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
Maldonado	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Montevideo	52 mi / 84 km	1 hr 34 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Las Piedras	55 mi / 88 km	1 hr 38 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
La Plata	152 mi / 245 km	3 hr 33 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Berazategui	167 mi / 269 km	3 hr 53 min	48 min	Weekend getaway
Buenos Aires	177 mi / 286 km	4 hr 8 min	50 min	Weekend getaway
Melo	184 mi / 296 km	4 hr 16 min	50 min	Weekend getaway
Morón	191 mi / 307 km	4 hr 10 min	51 min	Weekend getaway
Don Torcuato	193 mi / 310 km	4 hr 12 min	51 min	Weekend getaway
José C. Paz	200 mi / 322 km	4 hr 22 min	52 min	Short break

Day trips from Piriápolis

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Maldonado, Montevideo, Las Piedras. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Piriápolis

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: La Plata, Berazategui, Buenos Aires. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Piriápolis include Maldonado, Montevideo, Las Piedras, La Plata, Berazategui. The closest is Maldonado, about 18 miles (29 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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