By road, Chimbote and Máncora are about 452 miles (728 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 49 min of driving.
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.”
| Total distance | 452 mi (728 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-508 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Chimbote–Máncora drive in a few lines
PE-1N (402 mi) and LI-508 (12 mi) carry about 92% of the 452 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Chimbote to Máncora: the road sequence
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 154–156 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 156–163 | 7 | La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 163–175 | 12 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 175–206 | 31 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 206–209 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 209–211 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 211–452 | 241 | Lambayeque, Piura |
- Mile 14 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
Places worth a stop between Chimbote and Máncora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 85), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 85), Úcupe (mile 185), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 209), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 85), La Otra Banda (mile 185), Úcupe (mile 185), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 209), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215), Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (mile 337)
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
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.
La Otra Banda
Near the hamlet of La Otra Banda, south of Zaña in Lambayeque, archaeologists from Chicago's Field Museum uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple and theater in June 2024.
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau
In Piura's historic center, this house museum is the home where Admiral Miguel Grau, known for his role in the War of the Pacific, was born on July 27, 1834.
More drives to Máncora
- Trujillo to Máncora
- Casma to Máncora
- Moyobamba to Máncora
- Caraz to Máncora
- Chota to Máncora
- Cajamarca to Máncora
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 Máncora?
About 10 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 452 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Máncora?
About 452 miles (728 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 Máncora?
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 Máncora?
In order: AN-107, PE-1NQ, PE-1N, LI-585 and LI-508. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chimbote to Máncora?
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); St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (cathedral, mile 209, 0.4 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 215, 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.