The Wayro route from Chimbote to Ica is 450 miles (724 km), about 10 h 52 min of driving without stops.
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 | 450 mi (724 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 52 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 18.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chimbote to Ica
PE-1N (259 mi) and PE-1S (181 mi) carry about 98% of the 450 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chimbote to Ica
| 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 | 268–449 | 181 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 449–450 | 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)
Stops between Chimbote and Ica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 138), Ancon (mile 240), Museum of Congress and the Inquisition (mile 263), Jardín Botánico «San Fernando» (mile 263), La Centinela (mile 386)
- Nature and outdoors: Albufera El Paraíso (mile 183), Jardín Botánico «San Fernando» (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Las Haldas (mile 55), Paramonga (mile 138), Ancon (mile 240), Museum of Congress and the Inquisition (mile 263), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 275), La Centinela (mile 386)
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.
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.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Albufera El Paraíso
In Huaura Province, in the Lima region, Albufera El Paraíso is a saltwater lagoon where crabs, lizards, great egrets and flamingos live.
Ancon
On the north side of Ancón Bay on Peru's central coast, Ancon is an archaeological site with a vast pre-Hispanic necropolis of countless burial sites.
Museum of Congress and the Inquisition
Located in the former headquarters of the Inquisition tribunal on Jirón Junín, next to Plaza Bolívar in Lima's historic center, this museum covers the history of both the Inquisition and Peru's Congress.
Jardín Botánico «San Fernando»
On San Marcos University's San Fernando campus in Lima, home to its medicine and pharmacy faculties, this botanical garden (Jardín Botánico San Fernando) was historically known as Lima's Botanical Garden.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
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.
When you get to Ica
St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica
Also called Ica Cathedral, St. Jerome Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ica, Peru.
Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins"
Ica's regional archaeological museum, named for Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins, focuses on the different Indigenous cultures that lived in Peru.
More drives to Ica
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 Ica?
About 10 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 450 miles.
How far is Ica from Chimbote by car?
About 450 miles (724 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 Ica?
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 Ica use?
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 Ica?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 138, 0.1 mi from the route); Ancon (archaeological site, mile 240, 0.6 mi from the route); Museum of Congress and the Inquisition (museum, mile 263, 0.5 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.