Plan on about 12 h 33 min of driving for the 450-mile (724 km) trip from Camaná to Mollepata, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 450 mi (724 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | AR-549 → AR-105 → AR-106 → AR-647 → AR-666 → CU-1876 → PE-3SG → PE-3SY → CU-119 → CU-117 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Arequipa, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Camaná–Mollepata drive in a few lines
AR-106 (84 mi) and CU-119 (57 mi) carry about 31% of the 450 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Arequipa, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Camaná to Mollepata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Arequipa |
| AR-549 | 4–39 | 35 | Arequipa |
| AR-105 | 39–58 | 19 | Arequipa |
| AR-106 | 58–142 | 84 | Arequipa |
| AR-647 | 142–185 | 43 | Arequipa |
| AR-666 | 185–206 | 21 | Arequipa, Cusco |
| CU-1876 | 206–229 | 23 | Cusco, Arequipa |
| connecting roads | 229–231 | 2 | Cusco |
| PE-3SG | 231–243 | 12 | Cusco |
| PE-3SY | 243–298 | 55 | Cusco |
| CU-119 | 298–355 | 57 | Cusco |
| CU-117 | 355–378 | 23 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 378–381 | 3 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 381–407 | 26 | Cusco |
| local roads | 407–413 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 413–430 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 430–440 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 440–443 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 443–450 | 7 | Cusco |
- Mile 203 of this route: Arequipa → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Cusco → Arequipa (region line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Arequipa → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Camaná to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Municipal del Cusco (mile 380), Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (mile 383), Killarumiyuq (mile 408)
- Museums and history: Mawk'allaqta, Paruro (mile 350), Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (mile 383), Killarumiyuq (mile 408)
Toro Muerto
Toro Muerto is a field of some 3,000 volcanic rocks carved with petroglyphs from the Wari culture (500–1000 AD), in the coastal desert of Castilla province, Arequipa.
Mawk'allaqta, Paruro
Its Quechua name means ancient place: Mawk'allaqta is an archaeological site in Paccaritambo District, Paruro Province, near Mullipampa in the Cusco Region.
Teatro Municipal del Cusco
Named for Daniel Estrada Pérez, the Teatro Municipal del Cusco is the main theater of the city of Cusco, with seating for 771 people.
Baluartes, Saqsaywaman
Also called the Cyclopean Walls (Muros Ciclópeos), the Bastions of Saqsaywaman are an archaeological site within the Saqsaywaman National Archaeological Park in Cusco District.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
From Camaná to other places in Peru
- Camaná to Huacachina
- Camaná to Desaguadero
- Camaná to Písac
- Camaná to Andahuaylillas
- Camaná to Chinchero
- Camaná to Maras
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Camaná to Mollepata?
About 12 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 450 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Camaná by car?
About 450 miles (724 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 Camaná to Mollepata?
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 Camaná to Mollepata use?
In order: AR-549, AR-105, AR-106, AR-647, AR-666, CU-1876, PE-3SG, PE-3SY, CU-119, CU-117, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Camaná to Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Teatro Municipal del Cusco (theater, mile 380, 0.6 mi from the route); Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (archaeological site, mile 383, 0.7 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 408, 0.7 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.