By road, Casma and Puerto Ocopa are about 501 miles (806 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 5 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 501 mi (806 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Casma to Puerto Ocopa is like
PE-1N (133 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 39% of the 501 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Casma to Puerto Ocopa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 1–134 | 133 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 134–138 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 138–139 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 139–203 | 64 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 203–249 | 46 | Lima, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 249–285 | 36 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 285–332 | 47 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 332–359 | 27 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 359–406 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 406–446 | 40 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 446–500 | 54 | Junín |
| local roads | 500–501 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 98 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 302 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
What to see on the way from Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 103), Cachipuquio (mile 337)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 47), Junín National Reserve (mile 298), Cachipuquio (mile 337), Catarata Bayoz (mile 426)
- Museums and history: La Cantina (mile 8), Las Haldas (mile 20), Paramonga (mile 103), Caral (mile 127)
La Cantina
South of Casma, La Cantina is a little-known Early Horizon archaeological site in an area that also holds Chankillo, Cerro Sechín and Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Puerto Ocopa
- Lima to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
- Caraz to Puerto Ocopa
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 Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Casma to Puerto Ocopa?
About 13 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 501 miles.
How far is Puerto Ocopa from Casma by car?
About 501 miles (806 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 Puerto Ocopa drive?
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 Puerto Ocopa?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B, PE-5S and PE-5SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Casma and Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 20, 1 mi from the route); Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 103, 0.2 mi from the route); Cachipuquio (spring, mile 337, 0.1 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.