The Wayro route from Huánuco to Tarma is 151 miles (243 km), about 4 h 7 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 | 151 mi (243 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → JU-645 |
| Regions on the route | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Huánuco to Tarma
PE-3N (128 mi) and JU-645 (11 mi) carry about 92% of the 151 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Huánuco to Tarma: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 2–130 | 128 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 130–141 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 141–142 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 142–151 | 9 | Junín |
- Mile 36 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 90 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Tarma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Awkimarka (mile 11), Hatun Uchku (mile 16), Markapukyu (mile 46)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 86), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 120), Cachipuquio (mile 121)
- 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.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
In Tarma itself
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
More drives to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Lima to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Pucallpa to Tarma
- Tarapoto to Tarma
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 Tarma?
About 4 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 151 miles.
How far is Tarma from Huánuco by car?
About 151 miles (243 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 Tarma drive?
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 Tarma?
In order: PE-3N and JU-645. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huánuco to Tarma?
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.