The Wayro route from Chimbote to Pisco is 408 miles (656 km), about 9 h 49 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 408 mi (656 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 49 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 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chimbote to Pisco
PE-1N (259 mi) and PE-1S (137 mi) carry about 97% of the 408 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chimbote to Pisco
| 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 | 268–405 | 137 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 405–408 | 3 | 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)
Where to stop on the way to Pisco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum (mile 263), La Centinela (mile 386)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 202)
- Museums and history: Sechin Bajo (mile 39), Caral (mile 162), Huaca La Florida (mile 262), Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum (mile 263), Huaca La Merced (mile 272), Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (mile 275), La Centinela (mile 386)
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
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.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Huaca La Florida
Huaca La Florida is an archaeological site in Lima's Rímac district, dating to the Formative period.
Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum
Also known as Casa de Bolognesi, this house museum in Lima's historic center occupies Francisco Bolognesi's birthplace and is dedicated to the War of the Pacific and the Battle of Arica.
Huaca La Merced
Huaca La Merced is an archaeological site in Lima's Surquillo district, declared part of Peru's cultural heritage in 2002.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima
In Lima's Barranco District, the Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by Peruvian architect Frederick Cooper Llosa on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco.
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.
More drives to Pisco
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 Pisco?
About 9 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
How far is Pisco from Chimbote by car?
About 408 miles (656 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 Pisco drive?
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 Pisco?
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 Pisco?
Closest to the road: Huaca La Florida (archaeological site, mile 262, 1 mi from the route); Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum (museum, mile 263, 0.2 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 386, 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.