By road, Chiclayo and Chimbote are about 209 miles (337 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 34 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.”
| Total distance | 209 mi (337 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → AN-107 |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Chiclayo to Chimbote
PE-1N (158 mi) and LI-508 (12 mi) carry about 81% of the 209 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chiclayo to Chimbote, road by road
| 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 | 194–203 | 9 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| AN-107 | 203–209 | 6 | Áncash |
- Mile 30 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Chimbote
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Úcupe (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Huaca del Dragón (mile 121)
- Museums and history: La Otra Banda (mile 25), Úcupe (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Huaca del Dragón (mile 121), Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (mile 126)
La Otra Banda
Near the hamlet of La Otra Banda, south of Zaña in Lambayeque, archaeologists from Chicago's Field Museum uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple and theater in June 2024.
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.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Huaca del Dragón
Near Chan Chan in Trujillo, Huaca del Dragón, also called Huaca del Arco Iris, is an archaeological site that served as a religious, administrative and ceremonial center.
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
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.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
When you get to Chimbote
Huaca San Pedro
Huaca San Pedro is an archaeological site within the city of Chimbote, Ancash, the only huaca inside the city, though today it appears quite worn.
More drives to Chimbote
From Chiclayo to other places in Peru
- Chiclayo to Malabrigo
- Chiclayo to Casma
- Chiclayo to Caraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Barranca
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chiclayo to Chimbote?
About 5 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 209 miles.
How far is Chimbote from Chiclayo by car?
About 209 miles (337 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 Chiclayo to Chimbote?
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 Chimbote use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ and AN-107. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chiclayo and Chimbote?
Closest to the road: Úcupe (archaeological site, mile 25, 0.5 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaca del Dragón (archaeological site, mile 121, 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.