The Wayro route from Abancay to Maras is 127 miles (204 km), about 4 h 20 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 127 mi (204 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-111 |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Abancay to Maras: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (80 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 77% of the 127 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Abancay to Maras: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–68 | 67 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 78–96 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 96–101 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 101–114 | 13 | Cusco |
| CU-111 | 114–122 | 8 | Cusco |
| local roads | 122–127 | 5 | Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Abancay to Maras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Sayhuite (mile 26), Killarumiyuq (mile 101), Tampukancha (mile 105)
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
In Maras itself
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Maras
- Andahuaylas to Maras
- Ayacucho, Peru to Maras
- Nazca to Maras
- Huancavelica to Maras
- Ica to Maras
- Huancayo to Maras
From Abancay to other places in Peru
- Abancay to Huacachina
- Abancay to Jauja
- Abancay to Tarma
- Abancay to La Merced
- Abancay to Písac
- Abancay to Ollantaytambo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Abancay to Maras?
About 4 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 127 miles.
What is the driving distance from Abancay to Maras?
About 127 miles (204 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Abancay to Maras?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Abancay to Maras?
In order: PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-111. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Maras?
Closest to the road: Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 26, 0.3 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 101, 0.7 mi from the route); Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 105, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.