Chimbote to Huaraz is about 127 road miles (205 km): roughly 2 h 47 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 127 mi (205 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-14A |
| Regions on the route | Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Chimbote–Huaraz drive in a few lines
PE-14A (86 mi) and PE-1N (38 mi) carry about 98% of the 127 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chimbote to Huaraz, road by road
| 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 |
| local roads | 125–127 | 2 | Áncash |
Stops between Chimbote and Huaraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Sechín (mile 40), Pallka (mile 64)
- Museums and history: Cerro Sechín (mile 40), Mojeque (mile 41), Pallka (mile 64)
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.
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.
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
When you get to Huaraz
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Wilcahuaín
At about 3,400 m, Wilcahuaín is an archaeological site near the village of Paria, 6 km northeast of Huaraz, Ancash.
Willcacocha
Willcacocha is a lagoon in the Cordillera Negra in Huaraz Province, Áncash. Its viewpoint is considered one of the best natural lookouts in the Callejón de Huaylas for seeing the Cordillera Blanca.
More drives to Huaraz
- Huánuco to Huaraz
- Trujillo to Huaraz
- Lima to Huaraz
- Huancayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chincha Alta to Huaraz
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 Huaraz?
About 2 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 127 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Huaraz?
About 127 miles (205 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 Huaraz?
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 Chimbote to Huaraz use?
In order: PE-1N and PE-14A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chimbote to Huaraz?
Closest to the road: Cerro Sechín (archaeological site, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Mojeque (archaeological site, mile 41, 3 mi from the route); Pallka (archaeological site, mile 64, 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.