By road, Chiclayo and Cerro de Pasco are about 525 miles (845 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 30 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.”
| Distance | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco
PE-1N (314 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 72% of the 525 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 4–35 | 31 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 35–47 | 12 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 47–54 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 54–56 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 56–62 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 62–65 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 65–117 | 52 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 117–126 | 9 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 126–194 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 194–218 | 24 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 219–375 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 375–380 | 5 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 380–444 | 64 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 444–491 | 47 | Lima, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 491–524 | 33 | Pasco |
| local roads | 524–525 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 30 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 340 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 482 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Úcupe (mile 25), Huaura Museum (mile 380)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 367)
- Museums and history: Úcupe (mile 25), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 211), Caral (mile 368), Huaura Museum (mile 380)
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
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.
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
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.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Chimbote
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Caraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco?
About 13 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco?
About 525 miles (845 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 Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco 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 Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18 and PA-100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chiclayo to Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Úcupe (archaeological site, mile 25, 0.5 mi from the route); El Castillo de Huarmey (mausoleum, mile 293, 1 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 380, 0.4 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.