Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica is about 239 road miles (384 km): roughly 5 h 60 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Distance by road | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-26 |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
PE-3N (60 mi) and PE-26 (46 mi) carry about 44% of the 239 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 4–64 | 60 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 64–75 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 76–83 | 7 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 83–87 | 4 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 87–122 | 35 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 124–158 | 34 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 158–193 | 35 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 193–239 | 46 | Huancavelica |
- Mile 24 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Huancavelica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 89), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 121), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 149), Inka Mach'ay (mile 174)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 20)
- Museums and history: Tarmatambo (mile 89), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 121), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 149), Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka (mile 153), Inka Mach'ay (mile 174), Ranrapata (mile 206), Uchkus Inkañan (mile 226)
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.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka
In Huancán district of Huancayo Province, Junín, Museo de Sitio de Wari Willka is a Peruvian archaeology museum.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Ranrapata
Ranrapata, Quechua for "stony slope uphill," is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in Acoria district, Huancavelica, with evidence dating from the Early Intermediate Period to the Late Horizon.
Uchkus Inkañan
Uchkus Inkañan is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, located in Yauli District of Huancavelica Province.
Once you reach Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral, Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in Peru.
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo
Near the small plaza and church of San Juan de Dios in Huancavelica, Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo sits at an altitude of 3,676 meters.
More drives to Huancavelica
- Huancayo to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Lima to Huancavelica
- Huaral to Huancavelica
- Huánuco to Huancavelica
- Barranca to Huancavelica
From Cerro de Pasco to other places in Peru
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica?
About 5 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica?
About 239 miles (384 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 Huancavelica?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica?
In order: PE-3N, JU-645, PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S and PE-26. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica?
Closest to the road: Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 149, 0.1 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 174, 0.5 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.