The Wayro route from Huánuco to Juanjuí is 290 miles (466 km), about 7 h 27 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.”
| Distance by road | 290 mi (466 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Huánuco to Juanjuí is like
PE-5N (204 mi) and PE-18A (84 mi) carry about 99% of the 290 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huánuco to Juanjuí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 1–85 | 84 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 85–289 | 204 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 289–290 | 1 | San Martín |
- Mile 158 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Stops between Huánuco and Juanjuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huanacaure (mile 71), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 70), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Huanacaure (mile 71)
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.
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco region.
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.
More drives to Juanjuí
- Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Lima to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Huancayo to Juanjuí
- Chiclayo to Juanjuí
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Tocache
- 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 Juanjuí?
About 7 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Juanjuí?
About 290 miles (466 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 Juanjuí?
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 Juanjuí?
In order: PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Juanjuí?
Closest to the road: Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Huanacaure (archaeological site, mile 71, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 75, 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.