Plan on about 11 h 7 min of driving for the 435-mile (700 km) trip from Chimbote to Jauja, before any stops.
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 by road | 435 mi (700 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chimbote to Jauja
PE-1N (168 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 53% of the 435 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chimbote to Jauja
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 1–169 | 168 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 169–173 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 173–174 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 174–238 | 64 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 238–285 | 47 | Lima, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 285–320 | 35 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 320–377 | 57 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 377–388 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 388–390 | 2 | Junín |
| local roads | 390–396 | 6 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 396–401 | 5 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 401–434 | 33 | Junín |
| local roads | 434–435 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 133 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 275 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 337 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 138), Huaura Museum (mile 173), Acaray (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 82), Junín National Reserve (mile 333), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 368)
- Museums and history: Las Haldas (mile 55), Paramonga (mile 138), Huaura Museum (mile 173), Acaray (mile 176), Hatunmarka (mile 428)
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.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
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.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
In Jauja itself
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
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 Jauja?
About 11 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 435 miles.
How far is Jauja from Chimbote by car?
About 435 miles (700 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 Jauja drive?
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 Jauja use?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Jauja?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 138, 0.1 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 173, 0.3 mi from the route); Acaray (archaeological site, mile 176, 0.3 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.