Plan on about 4 h 27 min of driving for the 161-mile (259 km) trip from Casma to Malabrigo, 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.”
| Distance by road | 161 mi (259 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Casma to Malabrigo: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (119 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 88% of the 161 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Casma to Malabrigo, 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 | 47–116 | 69 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 116–118 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 118–125 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 125–151 | 26 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 151–152 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 152–161 | 9 | La Libertad |
- Mile 46 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 30), Huacas de Moche Museum (mile 114), Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (mile 116)
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.
Huacas de Moche Museum
Opened in June 2010 in La Libertad, the Huacas de Moche Museum was later renamed Museo Santiago Uceda Castillo in honor of its late director.
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
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 Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
- Tocache to Malabrigo
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 is the drive from Casma to Malabrigo?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 161 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Malabrigo?
About 161 miles (259 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 Malabrigo?
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 Malabrigo?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Casma and Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Huacas de Moche Museum (museum, mile 114, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (museum, mile 116, 2 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (theater, mile 117, 0.6 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.