By road, Barranca and Satipo are about 364 miles (586 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 49 min of driving.
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 | 364 mi (586 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Barranca to Satipo
PE-5S (69 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 37% of the 364 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 Satipo
| 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 | 174–222 | 48 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 222–248 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 248–295 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 295–364 | 69 | Junín |
- Mile 129 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Stops between Barranca and Satipo
- 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), Chiri Yaku (mile 281), Catarata El Tirol (mile 281), Catarata Bayoz (mile 315)
- 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.
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.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
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 Satipo?
About 9 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barranca to Satipo?
About 364 miles (586 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 Satipo?
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 Satipo?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barranca to Satipo?
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); Catarata El Tirol (waterfall, mile 281, 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.