Plan on about 13 h 18 min of driving for the 469-mile (755 km) trip from Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco, before any 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco is like
PE-3S (185 mi) and PE-3SD (124 mi) carry about 66% of the 469 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 1–186 | 185 | Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 186–310 | 124 | Huancavelica, Junín |
| connecting roads | 310–313 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 313–346 | 33 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 346–382 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 382–386 | 4 | Junín |
| local roads | 386–392 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 392–405 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 405–465 | 60 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 465–469 | 4 | Pasco |
- Mile 66 of this route: Apurímac → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 300 of this route: Huancavelica → Junín (region line)
- Mile 446 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista (mile 141), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 144), Tinyaq (mile 163), Inka Mach'ay (mile 295), Tarmatambo (mile 380)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 449)
- Museums and history: Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista (mile 141), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 144), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 152), Tinyaq (mile 163), Inka Mach'ay (mile 295), Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo (mile 319), Tarmatambo (mile 380)
Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista
The Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista is the historic core of San Juan Bautista district in Huamanga province, Ayacucho, declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1989.
Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
Located on the 5th block of Jirón Independencia in Ayacucho, Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue is a museum of archaeology and anthropology.
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.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo
On the west side of Constitution Square, Huancayo Cathedral is a neoclassical church that preserves paintings from the Cusco School inside.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
From Andahuaylas to other places in Peru
- Andahuaylas to Huancavelica
- Andahuaylas to Paracas
- Andahuaylas to Jauja
- Andahuaylas to Huacachina
- Andahuaylas to Tarma
- Andahuaylas to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco?
About 13 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Cerro de Pasco from Andahuaylas by car?
About 469 miles (755 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 Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco?
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 Andahuaylas to Cerro de Pasco use?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Andahuaylas and Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista (historic center, mile 141, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (museum, mile 144, 0.8 mi from the route); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 380, 0.3 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.