By road, Barranca and Churin are about 92 miles (148 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 13 min of driving.
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.”
| Total distance | 92 mi (148 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Barranca to Churin drive plays out
PE-1NE (64 mi) and PE-1N (21 mi) carry about 92% of the 92 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barranca to Churin, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 2–23 | 21 | Lima |
| LM-101 | 23–27 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 27–28 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 28–92 | 64 | Lima |
Places worth a stop between Barranca and Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 27), Acaray (mile 30)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Caral (mile 16), Vichama (mile 24), Huaura Museum (mile 27), Acaray (mile 30)
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Vichama
Vichama is an archaeological site on the central Peruvian coast, on the right bank of the Huaura River in Végueta district, Huaura province, close to the shoreline.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Barranca to other places in Peru
- Barranca to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Tocache
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Tarma
- Barranca to Jauja
- Barranca to Satipo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barranca to Churin?
About 2 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 92 miles.
How far is Churin from Barranca by car?
About 92 miles (148 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Barranca to Churin drive?
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 Churin?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barranca and Churin?
Closest to the road: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (estuarine lagoon, mile 14, 2 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 27, 0.2 mi from the route); Acaray (archaeological site, mile 30, 0.4 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.