By road, Cajamarca and Sullana are about 311 miles (501 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 55 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 | 311 mi (501 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-08 → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Cajamarca, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Cajamarca to Sullana is like
PE-1N (192 mi) and PE-08 (105 mi) carry about 95% of the 311 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Cajamarca, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cajamarca to Sullana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08 | 1–106 | 105 | Cajamarca, La Libertad |
| local roads | 106–111 | 5 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 111–112 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 112–155 | 43 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 155–158 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 158–160 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 160–309 | 149 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| local roads | 309–311 | 2 | Piura |
- Mile 104 of this route: Cajamarca → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 129 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cajamarca and Sullana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Jose de Moro (mile 116), Úcupe (mile 134), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 157), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 164), Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 288)
- Museums and history: San Jose de Moro (mile 116), Úcupe (mile 134), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 157), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 164), Piura Cathedral (mile 287)
- With kids: Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 288)
San Jose de Moro
San Jose de Moro is a Moche archaeological site in the Pacanga District of Chepén Province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Piura Cathedral
Piura Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, is a Catholic church in the city of Piura.
Parque ecológico Kurt Beer
Covering 75 hectares in Piura, Parque ecológico Kurt Beer includes a zoo with spectacled bears, monkeys, deer and red-headed parrots; the nearby Santa Julia wetland hosts around 90 bird species.
More drives to Sullana
From Cajamarca to other places in Peru
- Cajamarca to Casma
- Cajamarca to Moyobamba
- Cajamarca to Caraz
- Cajamarca to Huaraz
- Cajamarca to Máncora
- Cajamarca to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cajamarca to Sullana?
About 6 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 311 miles.
How far is Sullana from Cajamarca by car?
About 311 miles (501 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 Cajamarca to Sullana?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cajamarca to Sullana?
In order: PE-08 and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cajamarca and Sullana?
Closest to the road: San Jose de Moro (archaeological site, mile 116, 0.1 mi from the route); Úcupe (archaeological site, mile 134, 0.5 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 164, 0.3 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.