Chimbote to Chota is about 318 road miles (512 km): roughly 7 h 59 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 318 mi (512 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-571 → PE-08 → PE-08A → PE-3N → CA-1162 → PE-3NB → CA-1066 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Chimbote–Chota drive in a few lines
PE-1N (123 mi) and PE-08 (48 mi) carry about 54% of the 318 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chimbote to Chota
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| AN-107 | 1–7 | 6 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 7–16 | 9 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 16–84 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 84–86 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 86–93 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 93–148 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 148–154 | 6 | La Libertad |
| LI-571 | 154–159 | 5 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 159–163 | 4 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| PE-08 | 163–211 | 48 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08A | 211–257 | 46 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 257–266 | 9 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1162 | 266–277 | 11 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 277–279 | 2 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3NB | 279–292 | 13 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 292–293 | 1 | Cajamarca |
| CA-1066 | 293–296 | 3 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 296–299 | 3 | Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 299–318 | 19 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 14 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 162 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chimbote and Chota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 85), Kuntur Wasi (mile 225), Museo Kuntur Wasi (mile 225)
- Museums and history: Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (mile 83), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 85), Chan Chan (mile 87), Kuntur Wasi (mile 225), Museo Kuntur Wasi (mile 225)
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
About five kilometers south of Trujillo in Moche District, the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna are a Moche sanctuary made up of adobe pyramids and monuments.
Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Run by the National University of Trujillo, this museum of archaeology, anthropology and history holds collections from the pre-Hispanic societies that developed on Peru's north coast.
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
Kuntur Wasi
In the Andean highlands, Kuntur Wasi holds the ruins of a religious center with complex architecture and stone sculptures, thought to be linked to the Chavín culture.
Museo Kuntur Wasi
In San Pablo district of Cajamarca, the Museo Kuntur Wasi is a site museum showing artifacts recovered by archaeologists at the Kuntur Wasi ruins.
More drives to Chota
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 is the drive from Chimbote to Chota?
About 7 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Chota?
About 318 miles (512 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 Chimbote to Chota drive?
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 Chota?
In order: AN-107, PE-1NQ, PE-1N, LI-585, LI-571, PE-08, PE-08A, PE-3N, CA-1162, PE-3NB and CA-1066. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Chota?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (museum, mile 85, 0.4 mi from the route); Kuntur Wasi (archaeological site, mile 225, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Kuntur Wasi (museum, mile 225, 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.