By road, Churin and Malabrigo are about 362 miles (583 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 34 min of driving.
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 | 362 mi (583 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Churin–Malabrigo drive in a few lines
PE-1N (256 mi) and PE-18 (64 mi) carry about 88% of the 362 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Churin to Malabrigo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-18 | 0–64 | 64 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 64–225 | 161 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 225–249 | 24 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 249–317 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 317–319 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 319–326 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 326–353 | 27 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 353–362 | 9 | La Libertad |
- Mile 105 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 247 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Places worth a stop between Churin and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 99), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Caral (mile 75), Paramonga (mile 99), La Cantina (mile 194), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 232), Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (mile 316), Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (mile 319)
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
La Cantina
South of Casma, La Cantina is a little-known Early Horizon archaeological site in an area that also holds Chankillo, Cerro Sechín and Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
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.
Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Run by the National University of Trujillo, this museum of archaeology, anthropology and history holds collections from the pre-Hispanic societies that developed on Peru's north coast.
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.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
- Tocache to Malabrigo
From Churin to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Churin to Malabrigo?
About 9 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
How far is Malabrigo from Churin 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.
Is it safe to drive from Churin to Malabrigo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Churin to Malabrigo?
In order: PE-18, PE-1N, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Churin to Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 99, 0.2 mi from the route); El Castillo de Huarmey (mausoleum, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (museum, mile 319, 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.