Huancayo to Juanjuí is about 506 road miles (815 km): roughly 13 h 16 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 506 mi (815 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SB → PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Huancayo to Juanjuí is like
PE-5N (204 mi) and PE-3N (128 mi) carry about 66% of the 506 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancayo to Juanjuí, road by road
| 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 | 302–506 | 204 | Huánuco, San Martín |
- Mile 128 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 182 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 376 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Stops between Huancayo and Juanjuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Catedral de Tarma (mile 66)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 98), Junín National Reserve (mile 132), Tingo María National Park (mile 287), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 291)
- Museums and history: Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Hatunmarka (mile 37), Tunanmarca (mile 39), Catedral de Tarma (mile 66), Quillarumi (mile 216)
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.
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.
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.
Quillarumi
West of the town of Huánuco, Quillarumi is an archaeological site with rock paintings on a mountain slope at about 2,463 meters.
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.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
More drives to Juanjuí
- Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Lima to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Chiclayo to Juanjuí
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 Juanjuí?
About 13 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
How far is Juanjuí from Huancayo by car?
About 506 miles (815 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 Juanjuí?
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 Juanjuí 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Juanjuí?
Closest to the road: Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (cathedral, mile 31, 0.7 mi from the route); Hatunmarka (archaeological site, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 66, 0.3 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.