Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía is about 196 road miles (316 km): roughly 6 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 196 mi (316 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | PA-558 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
PE-18A (87 mi) and PE-3N (53 mi) carry about 71% of the 196 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Pasco |
| PA-558 | 1–7 | 6 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 7–60 | 53 | Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 60–147 | 87 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 147–196 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 27 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Stops between Cerro de Pasco and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Markapukyu (mile 17), Hatun Uchku (mile 47), Awkimarka (mile 52), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 182), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 182)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 131), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 135), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 182)
- Museums and history: Markapukyu (mile 17), Guellayhuasin (mile 24), Hatun Uchku (mile 47), Awkimarka (mile 52), Kotosh (mile 61)
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Aguaytía
From Cerro de Pasco to other places in Peru
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía?
About 6 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 196 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Cerro de Pasco by car?
About 196 miles (316 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 Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía?
In order: PA-558, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cerro de Pasco and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 47, 0.1 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 182, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 182, 0.3 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.