The Wayro route from Huancayo to Aguaytía is 352 miles (566 km), about 10 h 20 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Total distance | 352 mi (566 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancayo to Aguaytía drive plays out
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-18A (86 mi) carry about 61% of the 352 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huancayo and Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 3–29 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 29–65 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 65–69 | 4 | Junín |
| local roads | 69–75 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 75–88 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 88–216 | 128 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 216–302 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 302–351 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
| local roads | 351–352 | 1 | Ucayali |
- Mile 128 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 182 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Stops between Huancayo and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tarmatambo (mile 62), Markapukyu (mile 172), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 217), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 338), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 338)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 132), Tingo María National Park (mile 287), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 338)
- Museums and history: Hatunmarka (mile 37), Tunanmarca (mile 39), Tarmatambo (mile 62), Markapukyu (mile 172), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 217)
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Huancayo to other places in Peru
- Huancayo to Tarma
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Oxapampa
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Churin
- Huancayo to Huaral
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancayo to Aguaytía?
About 10 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 352 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Huancayo by car?
About 352 miles (566 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 Huancayo to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huancayo to Aguaytía use?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 62, 0.4 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 338, 0.1 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 338, 0.1 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.