The Wayro route from Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba is 469 miles (755 km), about 12 h 47 min of driving without stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PA-558 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N → SM-839 → SM-102 → SM-100 → SM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba: the shape of the trip
PE-5N (235 mi) and PE-18A (87 mi) carry about 69% of the 469 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
| 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 | 147–351 | 204 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 351–357 | 6 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 357–362 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 362–367 | 5 | San Martín |
| SM-102 | 367–408 | 41 | San Martín |
| SM-100 | 408–419 | 11 | San Martín |
| SM-101 | 419–443 | 24 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 443–469 | 26 | San Martín |
- Mile 27 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
What to see on the way from Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Uchku (mile 47), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 63), Huanacaure (mile 133)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 131), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 135)
- Museums and history: Guellayhuasin (mile 24), Hatun Uchku (mile 47), Kotosh (mile 61), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 63), Huanacaure (mile 133)
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.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
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.
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco region.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
When you get to Moyobamba
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
More drives to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Trujillo to Moyobamba
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
- Piura to Moyobamba
From Cerro de Pasco to other places in Peru
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- 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 Moyobamba?
About 12 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Moyobamba from Cerro de Pasco by car?
About 469 miles (755 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 Moyobamba drive?
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 Moyobamba?
In order: PA-558, PE-3N, PE-18A, PE-5N, SM-839, SM-102, SM-100 and SM-101. 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 Moyobamba?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 47, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 63, 0.4 mi from the route); Huanacaure (archaeological site, mile 133, 0.7 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.