Plan on about 11 h 57 min of driving for the 424-mile (683 km) trip from Chimbote to Oxapampa, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 424 mi (683 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → PA-106 → PA-605 → PA-608 → PA-640 → PA-637 → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Chimbote to Oxapampa drive plays out
PE-1N (168 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 55% of the 424 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, Lima, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Chimbote to Oxapampa
| 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 | 320–336 | 16 | Pasco |
| PA-106 | 336–355 | 19 | Pasco |
| PA-605 | 355–360 | 5 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 360–362 | 2 | Pasco |
| PA-608 | 362–392 | 30 | Pasco |
| local roads | 392–396 | 4 | Pasco |
| PA-640 | 396–403 | 7 | Pasco |
| PA-637 | 403–410 | 7 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 410–411 | 1 | Pasco |
| PE-5NA | 411–424 | 13 | Pasco |
- Mile 134 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 275 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chimbote and Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 138), Acaray (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 82), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 160), Junín National Reserve (mile 333), Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (mile 418)
- Museums and history: Las Haldas (mile 55), Paramonga (mile 138), Acaray (mile 176)
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
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.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
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.
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
In Peru's Pasco region, Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is a protected area preserving part of the rainforests and cloud forests of central Peru.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
From Chimbote to other places in Peru
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Tarma
- Chimbote to Aguaytía
- Chimbote to La Merced
- Chimbote to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chimbote to Oxapampa?
About 11 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 424 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chimbote to Oxapampa?
About 424 miles (683 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 Oxapampa?
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 Oxapampa?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, PA-106, PA-605, PA-608, PA-640, PA-637 and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: El Castillo de Huarmey (mausoleum, mile 87, 1 mi from the route); Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 138, 0.1 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.