The Wayro route from Chimbote to Sullana is 362 miles (583 km), about 9 h 0 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 362 mi (583 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 0 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 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Chimbote–Sullana drive in a few lines
PE-1N (311 mi) and LI-508 (12 mi) carry about 89% of the 362 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chimbote to Sullana
| 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 | 211–361 | 150 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| local roads | 361–362 | 1 | 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)
Where to stop on the way to Sullana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (mile 83), Chan Chan (mile 87), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215), Piura Cathedral (mile 337)
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
About five kilometers south of Trujillo in Moche District, the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna are a Moche sanctuary made up of adobe pyramids and monuments.
Chan Chan
Five kilometers west of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the pre-Columbian Chimor kingdom and is now an archaeological site in the La Libertad region.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
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.
Piura Cathedral
Piura Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, is a Catholic church in the city of Piura.
More drives to Sullana
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 Sullana?
About 9 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
How far is Sullana from Chimbote by car?
About 362 miles (583 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 Sullana 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 Sullana?
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.
What are good stops between Chimbote and Sullana?
Closest to the road: Huaca de la Luna (step pyramid, mile 83, 2 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 158, 0.3 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.