The Wayro route from Casma to Aguaytía is 426 miles (686 km), about 11 h 16 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 426 mi (686 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-14A → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Casma to Aguaytía is like
PE-3N (200 mi) and PE-14A (86 mi) carry about 67% of the 426 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Casma and Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 3–89 | 86 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 89–91 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 91–291 | 200 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| connecting roads | 291–293 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 293–377 | 84 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 377–426 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 186 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 395 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
What to see on the way from Casma to Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pallka (mile 29), Pumacayán (mile 92), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 92), Hualpayunca (mile 237), Kotosh (mile 289), Ducha del Diablo (mile 414)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 362), Ducha del Diablo (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Pallka (mile 29), Pumacayán (mile 92), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 92), Jecosh (mile 109), Sahuay (mile 221), Hualpayunca (mile 237), Kotosh (mile 289)
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
Pumacayán
Sitting at 3,100 meters inside the city of Huaraz, Pumacayán is an archaeological site also known as cerro or morro de Pumacayán.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
Jecosh
Jecosh is an archaeological site in the Ticapampa District of Recuay Province, Peru, lying at roughly 3,649 meters above sea level.
Sahuay
Sahuay, also spelled Saway, is an archaeological zone in Peru listed among the sites along this route.
Hualpayunca
Above the village of the same name in the Obas District of Huánuco, Hualpayunca is a high-altitude archaeological site that also serves as a nesting place for condors.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Casma to other places in Peru
- Casma to Churin
- Casma to Oxapampa
- Casma to La Merced
- Casma to Satipo
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Casma to Aguaytía?
About 11 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 426 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Aguaytía?
About 426 miles (686 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 Casma to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Casma to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-14A, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Casma to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Archaeological Museum of Ancash (museum, mile 92, 0.2 mi from the route); Kotosh (archaeological site, mile 289, 0.1 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 414, 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.