Plan on about 11 h 35 min of driving for the 484-mile (779 km) trip from Casma to Máncora, 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 | 484 mi (779 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-585 → LI-508 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Casma–Máncora drive in a few lines
PE-1N (428 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 93% of the 484 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Casma to Máncora, 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 | 125–180 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 180–186 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 186–188 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 188–194 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 194–195 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 195–206 | 11 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 206–238 | 32 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 238–241 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 241–242 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 242–484 | 242 | Lambayeque, Piura |
- Mile 46 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 213 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
Stops between Casma and Máncora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Esmeralda (mile 118), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 190), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 247)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 30), Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (mile 116), Huaca Esmeralda (mile 118), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 190), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 247), Centro histórico de Piura (mile 370)
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.
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.
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
Huaca Esmeralda
Huaca Esmeralda is an adobe building of the Chimú culture in Trujillo, believed to date from the culture's first stage of development and closely linked to its capital, Chan Chan.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
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.
Centro histórico de Piura
The founding core of Piura, its historic center lies between Bolognesi, Loreto and San Teodoro avenues and the Piura River and was declared Cultural Heritage of Peru in 1987.
Humedal de Santa Julia
On the west side of Piura, the 12-hectare Santa Julia wetland collects rainwater from nearby areas and supports a range of plants and wildlife, including wild birds.
More drives to Máncora
- Trujillo to Máncora
- Chimbote to Máncora
- Moyobamba to Máncora
- Caraz to Máncora
- Chota to Máncora
- Cajamarca to Máncora
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 Máncora?
About 11 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 484 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Máncora?
About 484 miles (779 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Casma to Máncora drive?
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 Máncora use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LI-585 and LI-508. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Casma to Máncora?
Closest to the road: Huaca Esmeralda (archaeological site, mile 118, 0.8 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 190, 0.1 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 247, 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.