By road, Coquimbo and Portillo are about 306 miles (493 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 6 min of driving.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Use caution when walking or driving at night, especially if alone.”
| Total distance | 306 mi (493 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-773 |
| Regions on the route | Coquimbo, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Coquimbo to Portillo drive plays out
E-773 (4 mi) carries about 1% of the 306 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Coquimbo, Valparaíso. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Coquimbo to Portillo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–302 | 302 | Coquimbo, Valparaíso |
| E-773 | 302–306 | 4 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 165 of this route: Coquimbo → Valparaíso (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Coquimbo and Portillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Philip's Cathedral, San Felipe (mile 250), Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 53), La Campana National Park (mile 225), Corazon Thermal Baths (mile 262), Lobo Thermal Baths (mile 269), Río Blanco National Reserve (mile 280)
- Museums and history: St. Philip's Cathedral, San Felipe (mile 250), Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes (mile 260)
Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park
Near Ovalle in Chile's semi-arid north, Fray Jorge National Park shelters a fog-fed forest of species typical of southern Chile, such as olivillo and canelo. A short marked loop trail winds through it, and the park is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
La Campana National Park
In Chile's coastal range northwest of Santiago, La Campana National Park protects the Chilean palm that Charles Darwin studied on his 1834 visit. Trails climb toward Cerro La Campana, and the park also holds petroglyphs and the Salto La Cortadera waterfall.
St. Philip's Cathedral, San Felipe
San Felipe Cathedral, dedicated to St. Philip, is a Catholic parish in San Felipe, Valparaíso Region, and serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of San Felipe de Aconcagua.
Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes
Opened in 1969 by Carlos Coros, the Los Andes Archaeological Museum occupies a 19th-century house and holds a collection tied to the Aconcagua culture and the Inca civilization.
Corazon Thermal Baths
In Chile's Valparaíso Region, the Corazón Thermal Baths (Baños Corazón) are hot springs whose waters have been used for medicinal purposes.
Lobo Thermal Baths
Thermal springs in Chile's Valparaíso Region, the Lobo Thermal Baths (Baños de Lobo) are used for both therapeutic soaking and tourism.
Río Blanco National Reserve
Río Blanco National Reserve is a protected area in Chile's Valparaíso Region, about 60 kilometers northeast of Santiago.
More drives to Portillo
- Santiago, Chile to Portillo
- El Colorado to Portillo
- Viña del Mar to Portillo
- Valparaíso to Portillo
- Algarrobo to Portillo
- Copiapó to Portillo
From Coquimbo to other places in Chile
- Coquimbo to Copiapó
- Coquimbo to Caldera
- Coquimbo to Pisco Elqui
- Coquimbo to Quintay
- Coquimbo to Algarrobo
- Coquimbo to El Colorado
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Coquimbo to Portillo?
About 6 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Portillo from Coquimbo by car?
About 306 miles (493 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 Coquimbo to Portillo?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Coquimbo and Portillo?
Closest to the road: St. Philip's Cathedral, San Felipe (cathedral, mile 250, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes (archaeological museum, mile 260, 0.9 mi from the route); Corazon Thermal Baths (hot spring, mile 262, 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.