Chimbote to Chincha Alta is about 388 road miles (625 km): roughly 9 h 30 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Chimbote–Chincha Alta drive in a few lines
PE-1N (259 mi) and PE-1S (119 mi) carry about 97% of the 388 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Chimbote to Chincha Alta: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 1–169 | 168 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 169–176 | 7 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 176–177 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 177–268 | 91 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 268–387 | 119 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 387–388 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 133 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 231 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 376 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chimbote and Chincha Alta
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 181), Casona of the National University of San Marcos (mile 263), National Museum of Peru (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Cerro Sechín (mile 39), Las Haldas (mile 55), Caral (mile 162), Bandurria (mile 181), Huaca Tungasuca (mile 252), Casona of the National University of San Marcos (mile 263), Metropolitan Museum of Lima (mile 263), National Museum of Peru (mile 285)
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
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.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Huaca Tungasuca
Between Lima's Carabayllo and Comas districts, Huaca Tungasuca (Muralla de Tungasuca) is a raised walkway wall built by the Colli culture from mud and stone, with large trapezoidal adobe blocks, in the Late Intermediate Period.
Casona of the National University of San Marcos
A Spanish colonial building in Lima's historic center, the Casona of the National University of San Marcos hosts the university's cultural center and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage area since 1988.
Metropolitan Museum of Lima
In a neoclassical building designed by French architect Claude Sahut and built in 1924, the Metropolitan Museum of Lima stands next to the Park of the Exhibition.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Arriving in Chincha Alta
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
More drives to Chincha Alta
From Chimbote to other places in Peru
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Tarma
- Chimbote to Aguaytía
- Chimbote to Oxapampa
- Chimbote to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chimbote to Chincha Alta?
About 9 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Chincha Alta from Chimbote by car?
About 388 miles (625 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 Chimbote to Chincha Alta?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chimbote to Chincha Alta?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Chincha Alta?
Closest to the road: Bandurria (archaeological site, mile 181, 0.8 mi from the route); Casona of the National University of San Marcos (museum, mile 263, 0.9 mi from the route); National Museum of Peru (museum, mile 285, 0.6 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.