By road, Casma and Satipo are about 475 miles (764 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 31 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 475 mi (764 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Casma to Satipo is like
PE-1N (133 mi) and PE-5S (68 mi) carry about 42% of the 475 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Casma to Satipo
| 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 | 406–474 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 474–475 | 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 Satipo
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 298), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 339), Catarata El Tirol (mile 392), Catarata Bayoz (mile 426)
- Museums and history: La Cantina (mile 8), Las Haldas (mile 20), Puerto Huarmey (mile 53), 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.
Puerto Huarmey
Puerto Huarmey is an archaeological site of an Inca administrative center, lying in marshy ground next to the Peruvian town of Puerto Huarmey.
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.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
From Casma to other places in Peru
- Casma to Churin
- Casma to Oxapampa
- Casma to La Merced
- Casma to Aguaytía
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Casma to Satipo?
About 12 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Satipo?
About 475 miles (764 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 Satipo 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 Satipo?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Casma to Satipo?
Closest to the road: Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 20, 1 mi from the route); Puerto Huarmey (archaeological site, mile 53, 1 mi from the route); Catarata de Pacchacoto (waterfall, mile 339, 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.