By road, Chimbote and Huánuco are about 328 miles (528 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 42 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 328 mi (528 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-14A → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Chimbote to Huánuco: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (200 mi) and PE-14A (86 mi) carry about 87% of the 328 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, Huánuco. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Chimbote to Huánuco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 1–39 | 38 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 39–125 | 86 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 125–127 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 127–327 | 200 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| local roads | 327–328 | 1 | Huánuco |
- Mile 221 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
Stops between Chimbote and Huánuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 127), Auquilohuagra (mile 273)
- Museums and history: Mojeque (mile 41), Waullac (mile 127), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 127), Hatun Machay (mile 171), Auquilohuagra (mile 273)
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Waullac
Waullac is an archaeological site in the hamlet of Antaoko, in the Independencia District of Huaraz Province, in Peru's Áncash Region.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Auquilohuagra
Auquilohuagra is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco Region, in the Obas District of Yarowilca Province.
Arriving in Huánuco
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Quillarumi
West of the town of Huánuco, Quillarumi is an archaeological site with rock paintings on a mountain slope at about 2,463 meters.
Shillacoto
Shillacoto is an archaeological site in the Huánuco district of Peru's Huánuco Region, excavated between 1967 and 1969 under the direction of Chiaki Kano.
More drives to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Tarapoto to Huánuco
- Lima to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Trujillo to Huánuco
- Chiclayo to Huánuco
From Chimbote to other places in Peru
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Chimbote to Tarma
- Chimbote to Aguaytía
- Chimbote to Oxapampa
- Chimbote to La Merced
- Chimbote to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chimbote to Huánuco?
About 7 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 328 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Huánuco?
About 328 miles (528 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 Huánuco 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 Huánuco?
In order: PE-1N, PE-14A and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chimbote to Huánuco?
Closest to the road: Archaeological Museum of Ancash (museum, mile 127, 0.2 mi from the route); Waullac (archaeological site, mile 127, 1 mi from the route); Auquilohuagra (archaeological site, mile 273, 0.8 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.