Huancayo to Tocache is about 399 road miles (642 km): roughly 10 h 48 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 399 mi (642 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 48 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 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancayo to Tocache drive plays out
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-5N (96 mi) carry about 56% of the 399 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Huancayo to Tocache: the road sequence
| 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 | 302–398 | 96 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 398–399 | 1 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Huancayo and Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Tarmatambo (mile 62), Markapukyu (mile 172)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 98), Junín National Reserve (mile 132), Tingo María National Park (mile 287), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 291)
- Museums and history: Hatun Xauxa (mile 29), Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe (mile 31), Tarmatambo (mile 62), Markapukyu (mile 172), Kotosh (mile 216)
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.
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.
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.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
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 Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
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 Tocache?
About 10 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 399 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancayo to Tocache?
About 399 miles (642 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 Tocache?
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.
Which highways go from Huancayo to Tocache?
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 Tocache?
Closest to the road: Hatun Xauxa (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Tarmatambo (archaeological site, mile 62, 0.4 mi from the route); Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 172, 0.7 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.