By road, Barranca and Huancavelica are about 406 miles (653 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 33 min of driving.
- 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 | 406 mi (653 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-26 |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Barranca to Huancavelica: the shape of the trip
PE-1NE (64 mi) and PE-3N (57 mi) carry about 30% of the 406 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lima, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Barranca to Huancavelica: the road sequence
| 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 |
| PE-18 | 92–139 | 47 | Lima, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 139–174 | 35 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 174–231 | 57 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 231–242 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 242–244 | 2 | Junín |
| local roads | 244–250 | 6 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 250–254 | 4 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 254–290 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 290–291 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 291–325 | 34 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 325–326 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 326–360 | 34 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 360–406 | 46 | Huancavelica |
- Mile 129 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
What to see on the way from Barranca to Huancavelica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 27), Tarmatambo (mile 257), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 288), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 316), Inka Mach'ay (mile 342)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 14), Junín National Reserve (mile 187)
- Museums and history: Caral (mile 16), Huaura Museum (mile 27), Tarmatambo (mile 257), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 288), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 316), Inka Mach'ay (mile 342), Ranrapata (mile 373)
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.
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.
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.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Ranrapata
Ranrapata, Quechua for "stony slope uphill," is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in Acoria district, Huancavelica, with evidence dating from the Early Intermediate Period to the Late Horizon.
Once you reach Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral, Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in Peru.
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo
Near the small plaza and church of San Juan de Dios in Huancavelica, Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo sits at an altitude of 3,676 meters.
More drives to Huancavelica
- Huancayo to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Lima to Huancavelica
- Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
- Huaral to Huancavelica
- Huánuco to Huancavelica
From Barranca to other places in Peru
- Barranca to Churin
- Barranca to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Tocache
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Tarma
- Barranca to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barranca to Huancavelica?
About 10 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 406 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barranca to Huancavelica?
About 406 miles (653 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 Huancavelica drive?
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 Barranca to Huancavelica?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-645, PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S and PE-26. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barranca to Huancavelica?
Closest to the road: Huaura Museum (museum, mile 27, 0.2 mi from the route); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 257, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 316, 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.