By road, Cerro de Pasco and Malabrigo are about 444 miles (714 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 60 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance | 444 mi (714 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | PA-101 → PA-100 → PE-18 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cerro de Pasco to Malabrigo: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (255 mi) and PE-18 (111 mi) carry about 82% of the 444 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Pasco, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cerro de Pasco to Malabrigo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Pasco |
| PA-101 | 1–4 | 3 | Pasco |
| PA-100 | 4–34 | 30 | Pasco |
| PE-18 | 34–145 | 111 | Pasco, Lima |
| PE-1N | 145–306 | 161 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 306–330 | 24 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 330–398 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 398–401 | 3 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 401–408 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 408–434 | 26 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 434–444 | 10 | La Libertad |
- Mile 45 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
- Mile 186 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 328 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Cerro de Pasco and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Acaray (mile 142), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 399)
- Museums and history: Acaray (mile 142), Caral (mile 155), Puerto Huarmey (mile 230), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 313), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 399)
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Run by the National University of Trujillo, this museum of archaeology, anthropology and history holds collections from the pre-Hispanic societies that developed on Peru's north coast.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
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 Malabrigo?
About 11 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cerro de Pasco to Malabrigo?
About 444 miles (714 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 Cerro de Pasco to Malabrigo 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 Cerro de Pasco to Malabrigo use?
In order: PA-101, PA-100, PE-18, PE-1N, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cerro de Pasco and Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Acaray (archaeological site, mile 142, 0.4 mi from the route); Puerto Huarmey (archaeological site, mile 230, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (museum, mile 399, 0.6 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.