Plan on about 8 h 38 min of driving for the 371-mile (597 km) trip from Chiclayo to Moyobamba, 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 by road | 371 mi (597 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-04C → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Chiclayo to Moyobamba: the shape of the trip
PE-5N (168 mi) and PE-3N (75 mi) carry about 65% of the 371 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chiclayo to Moyobamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 1–6 | 5 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 7–60 | 53 | Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 60–98 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 98–173 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca |
| PE-04C | 173–201 | 28 | Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 201–369 | 168 | Amazonas, San Martín |
| local roads | 369–371 | 2 | San Martín |
- Mile 68 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 173 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Amazonas → San Martín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chiclayo and Moyobamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 20), Ingatambo (mile 125)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata Pabellón (mile 249), Yumbilla Falls (mile 249)
- Museums and history: Túcume (mile 19), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 20), Ingatambo (mile 125), Wilca (mile 231)
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Wilca
Wilca is an archaeological site in Peru's Amazonas Region, in the eastern part of Cajaruro District, Utcubamba Province, near the border with Bongará Province.
Catarata Pabellón
Named for the hill where it falls, Catarata Pabellón is a waterfall in Peru's Amazonas department with a drop of roughly 400 meters, one of the highest in Peru.
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
Arriving in 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
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Trujillo to Moyobamba
- Piura to Moyobamba
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 is the drive from Chiclayo to Moyobamba?
About 8 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 371 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chiclayo to Moyobamba?
About 371 miles (597 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 Moyobamba?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chiclayo to Moyobamba?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N, PE-04C and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chiclayo to Moyobamba?
Closest to the road: Túcume (archaeological site, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio Túcume (museum, mile 20, 0.9 mi from the route); Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 125, 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.