The Wayro route from Chincha Alta to Huaral is 172 miles (277 km), about 4 h 8 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 172 mi (277 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Chincha Alta to Huaral drive plays out
PE-1S (126 mi) and PE-1N (37 mi) carry about 95% of the 172 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chincha Alta and Huaral
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–127 | 126 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 127–164 | 37 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 164–165 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 165–171 | 6 | Lima |
| local roads | 171–172 | 1 | Lima |
- Mile 12 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
What to see on the way from Chincha Alta to Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Congress and the Inquisition (mile 125), Pampa de Cueva (mile 130)
- Nature and outdoors: Naplo (mile 85), La Herradura, Lima (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 113), Huaca Melgarejo (mile 119), Huaca Bellavista (mile 121), Museum of Congress and the Inquisition (mile 125), Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Lima (mile 126), Pampa de Cueva (mile 130), Huaca Santa Rosa (mile 130)
Naplo
Naplo is a beach in Pucusana District, Lima Province, known for its calm water.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
Huaca Melgarejo
Huaca Melgarejo is an archaeological site in the La Molina district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Huaca Bellavista
On the left bank of the Rímac River, Huaca Bellavista is an archaeological zone in Lima's Santa Anita district.
Museum of Congress and the Inquisition
Located in the former headquarters of the Inquisition tribunal on Jirón Junín, next to Plaza Bolívar in Lima's historic center, this museum covers the history of both the Inquisition and Peru's Congress.
Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Lima
In Lima's Breña district, the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians is a Salesian Catholic church facing Brazil Avenue near Bolognesi Square.
Pampa de Cueva
Pampa de Cueva is a U-shaped ceremonial complex oriented east toward the rising sun, likely built for religious purposes.
Huaca Santa Rosa
Huaca Santa Rosa is an archaeological site in the San Martín de Porres district of Lima, Peru's capital.
More drives to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Lima to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huaral
From Chincha Alta to other places in Peru
- Chincha Alta to Jauja
- Chincha Alta to Barranca
- Chincha Alta to Churin
- Chincha Alta to Tarma
- Chincha Alta to Cerro de Pasco
- Chincha Alta to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chincha Alta to Huaral?
About 4 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 172 miles.
What is the driving distance from Chincha Alta to Huaral?
About 172 miles (277 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 Chincha Alta to Huaral?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chincha Alta to Huaral?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N and PE-20C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chincha Alta to Huaral?
Closest to the road: Museum of Congress and the Inquisition (museum, mile 125, 0.3 mi from the route); Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Lima (basilica, mile 126, 2 mi from the route); Pampa de Cueva (archaeological site, mile 130, 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.