Chincha Alta to Huaraz is about 375 road miles (603 km): roughly 8 h 14 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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 | 375 mi (603 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-16 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Chincha Alta to Huaraz
PE-1S (126 mi) and PE-1N (113 mi) carry about 64% of the 375 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Chincha Alta and Huaraz
| 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 | 127–213 | 86 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-101 | 213–220 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 220–247 | 27 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 247–249 | 2 | Lima |
| PE-16 | 249–324 | 75 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-3N | 324–373 | 49 | Áncash |
| local roads | 373–375 | 2 | Áncash |
- 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)
- Mile 272 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Huaraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 116), Convent of Our Lady of the Angels (mile 124), National Museum of Peruvian Culture (mile 126), Huaca Aliaga (mile 128), Chancay Museum (mile 171), Choquerecuay (mile 359)
- Museums and history: Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 113), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 116), National Museum of Peruvian Culture (mile 126), Huaca Aliaga (mile 128), Chancay Museum (mile 171), Vichama (mile 219), Hatun Machay (mile 329), Choquerecuay (mile 359)
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.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Convent of Our Lady of the Angels
Commonly called the Iglesia y Convento de los Descalzos, the Convent of Our Lady of the Angels is a Franciscan convent in Lima's Rímac District, declared part of Peru's cultural heritage in 1972.
National Museum of Peruvian Culture
Formerly the National Archaeology Museum, the National Museum of Peruvian Culture in Lima is dedicated to the culture of Peru.
Huaca Aliaga
Huaca Aliaga, also called Huaca UNI-CISMID, is a pre-Hispanic site in Lima's Rímac district, with two raised rammed-earth structures built on a rocky outcrop six meters high.
Chancay Museum
Chancay's municipal museum opened in 1991 inside the Castillo de Chancay and in 2012 moved to a new home facing the town's Plaza de Armas.
Vichama
Vichama is an archaeological site on the central Peruvian coast, on the right bank of the Huaura River in Végueta district, Huaura province, close to the shoreline.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Once you reach Huaraz
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Willcacocha
Willcacocha is a lagoon in the Cordillera Negra in Huaraz Province, Áncash. Its viewpoint is considered one of the best natural lookouts in the Callejón de Huaylas for seeing the Cordillera Blanca.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
More drives to Huaraz
- Chimbote to Huaraz
- Huánuco to Huaraz
- Trujillo to Huaraz
- Lima to Huaraz
- Huancayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
From Chincha Alta to other places in Peru
- Chincha Alta to Huaral
- Chincha Alta to Jauja
- Chincha Alta to Barranca
- Chincha Alta to Churin
- Chincha Alta to Tarma
- Chincha Alta to Cerro de Pasco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chincha Alta to Huaraz?
About 8 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 375 miles.
How far is Huaraz from Chincha Alta by car?
About 375 miles (603 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 Huaraz?
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 Chincha Alta to Huaraz use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N, LM-101, PE-16 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chincha Alta to Huaraz?
Closest to the road: Huaca Aliaga (archaeological site, mile 128, 0.6 mi from the route); Chancay Museum (museum, mile 171, 0.4 mi from the route); Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 359, 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.