Plan on about 14 h 23 min of driving for the 522-mile (840 km) trip from Chimbote to Pucallpa, 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.”
| Distance by road | 522 mi (840 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-12 → PE-3N → PE-12A → PE-5N → PE-18C |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Chimbote to Pucallpa: the shape of the trip
PE-12A (224 mi) and PE-5N (176 mi) carry about 77% of the 522 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín, Ucayali. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Chimbote to Pucallpa: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| AN-107 | 1–11 | 10 | Áncash |
| PE-12 | 11–48 | 37 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 48–74 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-12A | 74–298 | 224 | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín |
| PE-5N | 298–474 | 176 | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 474–521 | 47 | Ucayali |
| local roads | 521–522 | 1 | Ucayali |
- Mile 171 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 176 of this route: La Libertad → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 300 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Pucallpa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Pato (mile 66), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 409), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 409)
- Nature and outdoors: Calipuy National Reserve (mile 43), Cañón del Pato (mile 66), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 409)
Calipuy National Reserve
Set aside mainly to protect guanaco populations, Calipuy National Reserve is a protected area in Peru's La Libertad region.
Cañón del Pato
Carved by the Santa River where the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra come closest, Cañón del Pato is a narrow river canyon in the Áncash region.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Once you reach Pucallpa
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pucallpa
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Pucallpa, in Peru's Ucayali Department, inaugurated on December 8, 2005.
Parque Natural de Pucallpa
On the southern edge of Pucallpa, the Parque Natural de Pucallpa is a zoo set in an eco-urban natural area that serves as a tourist center.
More drives to Pucallpa
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 Pucallpa?
About 14 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 522 miles.
How far is Pucallpa from Chimbote by car?
About 522 miles (840 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 Pucallpa 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 Pucallpa?
In order: AN-107, PE-12, PE-3N, PE-12A, PE-5N and PE-18C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Pucallpa?
Closest to the road: Cañón del Pato (canyon, mile 66, 0.2 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 409, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 409, 0.1 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.