The Wayro route from Casma to Huanchaco is 126 miles (202 km), about 3 h 26 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 126 mi (202 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Casma to Huanchaco is like
PE-1N (100 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 98% of the 126 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, La Libertad. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Casma to Huanchaco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1N | 0–24 | 24 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 24–47 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 47–123 | 76 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 123–126 | 3 | La Libertad |
- Mile 46 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Casma and Huanchaco
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
When you get to Huanchaco
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Huaca del Dragón
Near Chan Chan in Trujillo, Huaca del Dragón, also called Huaca del Arco Iris, is an archaeological site that served as a religious, administrative and ceremonial center.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Huanchaco
- Chimbote to Huanchaco
- Barranca to Huanchaco
- Huaral to Huanchaco
- Churin to Huanchaco
- Lima to Huanchaco
- Tocache to Huanchaco
From Casma to other places in Peru
- Casma to Churin
- Casma to Oxapampa
- Casma to La Merced
- Casma to Aguaytía
- Casma to Satipo
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Casma to Huanchaco?
About 3 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 126 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Huanchaco?
About 126 miles (202 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 Huanchaco?
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 Casma to Huanchaco use?
In order: PE-1N and PE-1NQ. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Casma to Huanchaco?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (cathedral, mile 30, 2 mi from the route); Huaca de la Luna (step pyramid, mile 114, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (theater, mile 116, 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.