Huancayo to Huaraz is about 416 road miles (670 km): roughly 10 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 416 mi (670 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-3NE |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Huancayo–Huaraz drive in a few lines
PE-3N (308 mi) and PE-3SA (36 mi) carry about 83% of the 416 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huancayo and Huaraz
| 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 | 88–348 | 260 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Áncash |
| PE-3NE | 348–367 | 19 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 367–415 | 48 | Áncash |
| local roads | 415–416 | 1 | Áncash |
- Mile 128 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 182 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Huánuco → Áncash (region line)
What to see on the way from Huancayo to Huaraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Tarma (mile 66), Markapukyu (mile 172), Hatun Uchku (mile 203), Mazur (mile 259), Choquerecuay (mile 401)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 98), Junín National Reserve (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 39), Catedral de Tarma (mile 66), Markapukyu (mile 172), Hatun Uchku (mile 203), Mazur (mile 259), Sahuay (mile 287), Choquerecuay (mile 401)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, 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.
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.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Mazur
Mazur is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco department, close to the town of Chavinillo.
Sahuay
Sahuay, also spelled Saway, is an archaeological zone in Peru listed among the sites along this route.
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Arriving in 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
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
- Chincha Alta to Huaraz
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 Huaraz?
About 10 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 416 miles.
How far is Huaraz from Huancayo by car?
About 416 miles (670 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 Huaraz 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 Huaraz use?
In order: PE-3SB, PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N and PE-3NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Huaraz?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 66, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 203, 0.2 mi from the route); Mazur (archaeological site, mile 259, 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.