By road, Cerro de Pasco and Tocache are about 244 miles (392 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 7 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.”
| Total distance | 244 mi (392 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PA-558 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
PE-5N (97 mi) and PE-18A (87 mi) carry about 75% of the 244 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cerro de Pasco to Tocache: the road sequence
| 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 | 147–244 | 97 | Huánuco, San Martín |
- Mile 27 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Cerro de Pasco and Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Markapukyu (mile 17), Hatun Uchku (mile 47), Awkimarka (mile 52), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 136)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 131), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 135), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 136)
- Museums and history: Markapukyu (mile 17), Guellayhuasin (mile 24), Hatun Uchku (mile 47), Awkimarka (mile 52)
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.
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.
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
More drives to Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
- Huancayo to Tocache
From Cerro de Pasco to other places in Peru
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- 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 Tocache?
About 7 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cerro de Pasco to Tocache?
About 244 miles (392 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 Tocache 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 Tocache use?
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 Tocache?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 47, 0.1 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 52, 0.4 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 136, 0.2 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.