The Wayro route from Abancay to Tarma is 505 miles (812 km), about 13 h 54 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 505 mi (812 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | AP-650 → PE-30A → AP-106 → AY-106 → PE-32A → PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Abancay to Tarma drive plays out
PE-3SD (125 mi) and PE-32A (110 mi) carry about 47% of the 505 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Abancay to Tarma
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 2–6 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-30A | 7–59 | 52 | Apurímac |
| AP-106 | 59–88 | 29 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AY-106 | 89–107 | 18 | Apurímac, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 107–115 | 8 | Ayacucho |
| AY-106 | 115–127 | 12 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 127–237 | 110 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 237–306 | 69 | Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 306–431 | 125 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 431–433 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 433–467 | 34 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 467–502 | 35 | Junín |
| local roads | 502–505 | 3 | Junín |
- Mile 101 of this route: Apurímac → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 421 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
Stops between Abancay and Tarma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 181), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 260), Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (mile 262), Tinyaq (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 181), Hatun Usnu (mile 229), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 260), Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (mile 262), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 273), Tinyaq (mile 285), Monumental Zone of Huancayo (mile 440), Hatunmarka (mile 474)
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres
Housed in the colonial Casa de Vivanco in Ayacucho, this museum honors Andrés Avelino Cáceres, a hero of the War of the Pacific. Its ten exhibition rooms include his personal belongings, military gear and objects recovered from the war.
Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita"
In Ayacucho, the Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" remembers the years of terrorism in Peru in the 1980s and 1990s. Families of the disappeared (ANFASEP) built it, opening it in October 2005.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Tinyaq
Also known as Quri Willka, Tinyaq is an Inca-period archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in the Iguain District of Huanta Province, Ayacucho.
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
In Tarma itself
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
More drives to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Lima to Tarma
- Huánuco to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Pucallpa to Tarma
From Abancay to other places in Peru
- Abancay to Huacachina
- Abancay to Jauja
- Abancay to La Merced
- Abancay to Maras
- Abancay to Písac
- Abancay to Ollantaytambo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Abancay to Tarma?
About 13 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
How far is Tarma from Abancay by car?
About 505 miles (812 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 Tarma?
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.
What roads does the drive from Abancay to Tarma use?
In order: AP-650, PE-30A, AP-106, AY-106, PE-32A, PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-3SB and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Abancay and Tarma?
Closest to the road: Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (archaeological site, mile 181, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (museum, mile 260, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo de la Memoria "Para que no se repita" (museum, mile 262, 0.9 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.