Huánuco to Moyobamba is about 408 road miles (656 km): roughly 10 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 408 mi (656 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18A → PE-5N → SM-839 → SM-102 → SM-100 → SM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Huánuco to Moyobamba
PE-5N (233 mi) and PE-18A (84 mi) carry about 78% of the 408 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huánuco to Moyobamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 1–85 | 84 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 85–290 | 205 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 290–295 | 5 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 295–300 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 300–304 | 4 | San Martín |
| SM-102 | 304–347 | 43 | San Martín |
| SM-100 | 347–357 | 10 | San Martín |
| SM-101 | 357–382 | 25 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 382–406 | 24 | San Martín |
| local roads | 406–408 | 2 | San Martín |
- Mile 158 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
What to see on the way from Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 70), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 74), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 75)
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.
In Moyobamba itself
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
More drives to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Trujillo to Moyobamba
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
- Piura to Moyobamba
From Huánuco to other places in Peru
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Yurimaguas
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huánuco to Moyobamba?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huánuco to Moyobamba?
About 408 miles (656 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 Moyobamba?
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 Moyobamba use?
In order: PE-18A, PE-5N, SM-839, SM-102, SM-100 and SM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huánuco and Moyobamba?
Closest to the road: Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Cueva de las Lechuzas (show cave, mile 74, 2 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.