Plan on about 10 h 48 min of driving for the 428-mile (688 km) trip from Chiclayo to Huaral, before any stops.
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 | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-18 → LM-667 |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chiclayo to Huaral
PE-1N (341 mi) and PE-1NQ (24 mi) carry about 85% of the 428 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chiclayo to Huaral
| 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 | 375–383 | 8 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 383–410 | 27 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 410–416 | 6 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 416–427 | 11 | Lima |
| local roads | 427–428 | 1 | Lima |
- Mile 30 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 197 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Stops between Chiclayo and Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 408)
- Museums and history: La Otra Banda (mile 25), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 52), Huacas de Moche Museum (mile 127), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 211), La Cantina (mile 250), Caral (mile 368)
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.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
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.
Huacas de Moche Museum
Opened in June 2010 in La Libertad, the Huacas de Moche Museum was later renamed Museo Santiago Uceda Castillo in honor of its late director.
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.
La Cantina
South of Casma, La Cantina is a little-known Early Horizon archaeological site in an area that also holds Chankillo, Cerro Sechín and Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke.
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.
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.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Lima to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huaral
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 Huaral?
About 10 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
How far is Huaral from Chiclayo by car?
About 428 miles (688 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 Huaral?
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 Huaral use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-18 and LM-667. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chiclayo to Huaral?
Closest to the road: Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 52, 0.2 mi from the route); Huacas de Moche Museum (museum, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); El Castillo de Huarmey (mausoleum, mile 293, 1 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.