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The 10 Best Day Trips from Merlo

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 10 good day trips from Merlo, Argentina, led by Buenos Aires, José C. Paz, La Plata. The closest is San Justo, about 25 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Merlo at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Buenos Aires33 km E40 minHalf-day trip
José C. Paz17 km N25 minHalf-day trip
La Plata76 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Berazategui48 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Belgrano27 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Ezeiza28 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
San Justo15 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Zárate69 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Burzaco35 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Luján37 km W45 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Merlo

  1. 1

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km east of Merlo1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

    Also nearby: Quilmes, Lanús, Balvanera, Villa Lugano, Lomas de Zamora.

  2. 2

    José C. Paz, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Merlo50 min round trip
  3. 3

    La Plata, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km east of Merlo3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Berazategui, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km east of Merlo1 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belgrano, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-east of Merlo1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ezeiza, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-east of Merlo1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    San Justo, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km east of Merlo50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Zárate, Argentina

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Merlo2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Burzaco, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-east of Merlo1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Luján, Argentina

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km west of Merlo1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Merlo to Buenos Aires

A realistic pace for Buenos Aires, 33 km from Merlo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Merlo
  2. 09:10Arrive in Buenos Aires (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25El Ateneo Grand Splendid
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Buenos Aires
  6. 15:10Head back to Merlo
  7. 15:50Home in Merlo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Merlo?
The best day trips from Merlo are Buenos Aires, José C. Paz, La Plata, Berazategui, Belgrano. The closest is San Justo, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Merlo?
San Justo is the closest, 15 km east of Merlo, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Merlo?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Merlo: San Justo (25 min), José C. Paz (25 min), Belgrano (40 min), Ezeiza (40 min), Buenos Aires (40 min), Burzaco (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Merlo for a day out?
Buenos Aires is the largest city in day-trip range, 33 km east of Merlo and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Merlo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is La Plata at 76 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.

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