The Wayro route from Barranca to Jauja is 289 miles (465 km), about 7 h 29 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Total distance | 289 mi (465 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Barranca to Jauja
PE-1NE (64 mi) and PE-3N (57 mi) carry about 42% of the 289 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Barranca and Jauja
| 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 | 254–288 | 34 | Junín |
| local roads | 288–289 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 129 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Barranca and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 27), Acaray (mile 30)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 14), Junín National Reserve (mile 187), Cachipuquio (mile 222)
- Museums and history: Caral (mile 16), Vichama (mile 24), Huaura Museum (mile 27), Acaray (mile 30), Tunanmarca (mile 280), Hatunmarka (mile 282)
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.
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.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Once you reach Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
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.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
- Tocache to Jauja
From Barranca to other places in Peru
- Barranca to Churin
- Barranca to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Tocache
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Tarma
- Barranca to Satipo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barranca to Jauja?
About 7 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 289 miles.
How far is Jauja from Barranca by car?
About 289 miles (465 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 Jauja drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Barranca to Jauja use?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barranca and Jauja?
Closest to the road: Huaura Museum (museum, mile 27, 0.2 mi from the route); Acaray (archaeological site, mile 30, 0.4 mi from the route); Hatunmarka (archaeological site, mile 282, 1 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.