The Wayro route from Huancayo to Maras is 521 miles (839 km), about 13 h 23 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.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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 | 521 mi (839 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-3SD → AY-100 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Huancayo to Maras: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (311 mi) and PE-3SD (108 mi) carry about 80% of the 521 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancayo to Maras, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 1–24 | 23 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-3SD | 24–132 | 108 | Huancavelica |
| PE-3S | 132–140 | 8 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| local roads | 140–145 | 5 | Ayacucho |
| AY-100 | 145–166 | 21 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 166–199 | 33 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 199–510 | 311 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
| local roads | 510–521 | 11 | Cusco |
- Mile 18 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Maras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 439), Pinkuylluna (mile 507)
- Museums and history: Inka Mach'ay (mile 23), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 439), Sitio arqueológico de Raqaypata (mile 506), Pinkuylluna (mile 507), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 510)
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Sitio arqueológico de Raqaypata
Raqaypata is an archaeological site at the top of the Perolniyoc waterfall, at about 3,560 meters above sea level.
Pinkuylluna
Northeast of Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name, between the Patakancha and Willkanuta rivers.
Ñaupa Iglesia
Near Ollantaytambo, Ñaupa Iglesia is an Inca archaeological site regarded as a huaca and astronomical observatory, where imperial stonework blends with natural rock formations.
In Maras itself
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huancayo to Maras?
About 13 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 521 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Maras?
About 521 miles (839 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 Maras?
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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huancayo to Maras?
In order: PE-3S, PE-3SD, AY-100 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancayo to Maras?
Closest to the road: Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 439, 0.1 mi from the route); Pinkuylluna (archaeological site, mile 507, 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.