Barranca to Aguaytía is about 368 road miles (593 km): roughly 10 h 8 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: 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 by road | 368 mi (593 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-100 → PE-16 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Barranca to Aguaytía
PE-3N (150 mi) and PE-18A (84 mi) carry about 64% of the 368 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lima, Áncash, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Barranca to Aguaytía: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-100 | 1–6 | 5 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 6–8 | 2 | Lima |
| PE-16 | 8–83 | 75 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-3N | 83–233 | 150 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| connecting roads | 233–235 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 235–319 | 84 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 319–368 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 31 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 129 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Barranca and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Auquilohuagra (mile 180), Mazur (mile 191), Quillarumi (mile 231), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 355), Ducha del Diablo (mile 356)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 304), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 308), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 355), Ducha del Diablo (mile 356)
- Museums and history: Paramonga (mile 8), Sahuay (mile 163), Auquilohuagra (mile 180), Mazur (mile 191), Quillarumi (mile 231)
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Sahuay
Sahuay, also spelled Saway, is an archaeological zone in Peru listed among the sites along this route.
Auquilohuagra
Auquilohuagra is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco Region, in the Obas District of Yarowilca Province.
Mazur
Mazur is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco department, close to the town of Chavinillo.
Quillarumi
West of the town of Huánuco, Quillarumi is an archaeological site with rock paintings on a mountain slope at about 2,463 meters.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Barranca to other places in Peru
- Barranca to Churin
- Barranca to Tocache
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Tarma
- Barranca to Jauja
- Barranca to Satipo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barranca to Aguaytía?
About 10 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Barranca by car?
About 368 miles (593 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 Barranca to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barranca to Aguaytía?
In order: LM-100, PE-16, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barranca to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Mazur (archaeological site, mile 191, 0.4 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 355, 0.1 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 356, 0.2 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.