By road, Huaral and Barranca are about 76 miles (122 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 49 min of driving.
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 | 76 mi (122 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-1N → LM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Huaral to Barranca: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (50 mi) and LM-667 (11 mi) carry about 80% of the 76 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huaral and Barranca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 1–12 | 11 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 12–17 | 5 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 17–45 | 28 | Lima |
| LM-101 | 45–52 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 52–74 | 22 | Lima |
| local roads | 74–76 | 2 | Lima |
What to see on the way from Huaral to Barranca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 40), Huaura Museum (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 20), Albufera El Paraíso (mile 39), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 62)
- Museums and history: Bandurria (mile 40), Huaura Museum (mile 48), Vichama (mile 52), Caral (mile 60)
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Albufera El Paraíso
In Huaura Province, in the Lima region, Albufera El Paraíso is a saltwater lagoon where crabs, lizards, great egrets and flamingos live.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
Vichama
Vichama is an archaeological site on the central Peruvian coast, on the right bank of the Huaura River in Végueta district, Huaura province, close to the shoreline.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
When you get to Barranca
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Pativilca, this museum occupies the house where Simón Bolívar kept his headquarters in 1823, showing paintings, books and objects from his era.
More drives to Barranca
- Lima to Barranca
- Huánuco to Barranca
- Pucallpa to Barranca
- Huancayo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Huaraz to Barranca
From Huaral to other places in Peru
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Tocache
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Tarma
- Huaral to Jauja
- Huaral to Oxapampa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huaral to Barranca?
About 1 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 76 miles.
How far is Barranca from Huaral by car?
About 76 miles (122 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 Huaral to Barranca 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 Huaral to Barranca use?
In order: LM-667, PE-18, PE-1N and LM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaral to Barranca?
Closest to the road: Bandurria (archaeological site, mile 40, 0.8 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 48, 0.2 mi from the route); Albúfera de Medio Mundo (estuarine lagoon, mile 62, 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.