The Wayro route from Huánuco to Aguaytía is 134 miles (216 km), about 4 h 31 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: 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 | 134 mi (216 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Huánuco to Aguaytía drive plays out
PE-18A (84 mi) and PE-5N (49 mi) carry about 99% of the 134 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huánuco to Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 1–85 | 84 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 85–134 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 103 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Stops between Huánuco and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 75), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 121), Ducha del Diablo (mile 122)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 70), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 74), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 75), Ducha del Diablo (mile 122)
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.
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Aguaytía
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Yurimaguas
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huánuco to Aguaytía?
About 4 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Huánuco by car?
About 134 miles (216 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 Huánuco to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huánuco to Aguaytía?
In order: 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 Huánuco to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 75, 0.2 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 121, 0.2 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 122, 0.2 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.