The Wayro route from Huánuco to Chincha Alta is 368 miles (593 km), about 9 h 26 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.”
| Total distance | 368 mi (593 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-18 → LM-667 → PE-20C → PE-1N → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Huánuco to Chincha Alta: the shape of the trip
PE-18 (170 mi) and PE-1S (118 mi) carry about 78% of the 368 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huánuco to Chincha Alta
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–15 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 15–185 | 170 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| LM-667 | 185–197 | 12 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 197–205 | 8 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 205–249 | 44 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 249–367 | 118 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 367–368 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 31 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 281 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
What to see on the way from Huánuco to Chincha Alta
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hatun Uchku (mile 15), Pampa de Cueva (mile 239), Casa Grau Naval Museum (mile 243)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 183)
- Museums and history: Hatun Uchku (mile 15), Warawtampu (mile 58), Monumental Zone of Ancón (mile 221), Huaca Santa Rosa (mile 238), Pampa de Cueva (mile 239), Casa Grau Naval Museum (mile 243), Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum (mile 254)
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Monumental Zone of Ancón
The Monumental Zone of Ancón (Zona Monumental de Ancón) is the historic quarter of Ancón district, in the Province of Lima, Peru.
Huaca Santa Rosa
Huaca Santa Rosa is an archaeological site in the San Martín de Porres district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Pampa de Cueva
Pampa de Cueva is a U-shaped ceremonial complex oriented east toward the rising sun, likely built for religious purposes.
Casa Grau Naval Museum
At Jirón Huancavelica 170 in Lima's historic center, the Casa Grau Naval Museum fills the ground floor of the house where Miguel Grau and his family lived for 12 years.
Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum
Housed in a former train station in Parque Reducto No. 2 in Miraflores, Lima, this war museum honors Marshal Andrés Avelino Cáceres, who took part in defending the redoubt during the War of the Pacific.
In Chincha Alta itself
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
More drives to Chincha Alta
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Yurimaguas
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huánuco to Chincha Alta?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Chincha Alta?
About 368 miles (593 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Huánuco to Chincha Alta drive?
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 Chincha Alta use?
In order: PE-3N, PE-18, LM-667, PE-20C, PE-1N and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Chincha Alta?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.5 mi from the route); Pampa de Cueva (archaeological site, mile 239, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa Grau Naval Museum (naval museum, mile 243, 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.