Plan on about 11 h 46 min of driving for the 497-mile (800 km) trip from Chimbote to Zorritos, before any 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.”
| Distance | 497 mi (800 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | AN-107 → PE-1NQ → PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-508 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Chimbote to Zorritos: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (447 mi) and LI-508 (12 mi) carry about 92% of the 497 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Chimbote to Zorritos
| 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 | 211–497 | 286 | Lambayeque, Piura, Tumbes |
- 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)
- Mile 453 of this route: Piura → Tumbes (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Chimbote and Zorritos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Takaynamo (mile 88), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Chan Chan (mile 87), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 88), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 158), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 215), Museo Municipal Vicús (mile 338)
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.
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.
Huaca Takaynamo
An archaeological site in Peru, Huaca Takaynamo was built during the Early Chimú period.
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.
Museo Municipal Vicús
Opened in 2001 in the city of Piura, the Museo Municipal Vicús is an archaeological museum with 2,700 pieces of the Vicús culture.
Humedal de Santa Julia
On the west side of Piura, the 12-hectare Santa Julia wetland collects rainwater from nearby areas and supports a range of plants and wildlife, including wild birds.
More drives to Zorritos
- Casma to Zorritos
- Chota to Zorritos
- Cajamarca to Zorritos
- Celendín to Zorritos
- Cajabamba to Zorritos
- Jaén to Zorritos
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 is the drive from Chimbote to Zorritos?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 497 miles.
How far is Zorritos from Chimbote by car?
About 497 miles (800 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 Zorritos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chimbote to Zorritos use?
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 Zorritos?
Closest to the road: Huaca Takaynamo (archaeological site, mile 88, 0.1 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.