The Wayro route from Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco is 152 miles (244 km), about 3 h 49 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 152 mi (244 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (60 mi) and PE-3SA (36 mi) carry about 63% of the 152 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Junín, Pasco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
| 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 | 88–148 | 60 | Junín, Pasco |
| local roads | 148–152 | 4 | Pasco |
- Mile 128 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Tarmatambo (mile 62)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 98), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 98), Junín National Reserve (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Hatunmarka (mile 37), Tunanmarca (mile 39), Tarmatambo (mile 62)
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
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.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
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.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
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- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
From Huancayo to other places in Peru
- Huancayo to Tarma
- Huancayo to Oxapampa
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Churin
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Huancayo to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco?
About 3 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 152 miles.
How far is Cerro de Pasco from Huancayo by car?
About 152 miles (244 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco drive?
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 Cerro de Pasco use?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huancayo and Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Hatun Xauxa (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (cathedral, mile 31, 0.7 mi from the route); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 62, 0.4 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.