The Wayro route from Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco is 62 miles (100 km), about 2 h 11 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 62 mi (100 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PA-558 |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (53 mi) and PA-558 (7 mi) carry about 97% of the 62 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huánuco, Pasco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–55 | 53 | Huánuco, Pasco |
| PA-558 | 55–62 | 7 | Pasco |
- Mile 36 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huánuco and Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Awkimarka (mile 11), Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Markapukyu (mile 46)
- Museums and history: Awkimarka (mile 11), Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Guellayhuasin (mile 39), Markapukyu (mile 46)
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Yurimaguas
- Huánuco to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco?
About 2 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 62 miles.
How far is Cerro de Pasco from Huánuco by car?
About 62 miles (100 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 Cerro de Pasco?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco use?
In order: PE-3N and PA-558. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 16, 0.2 mi from the route); Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.8 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.