Huaral to Celendín is about 518 road miles (834 km): roughly 13 h 22 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.”
| Distance | 518 mi (834 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NQ → LI-122 → LI-121 → LI-972 → LI-964 → PE-3N → LI-931 → CA-1501 → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Huaral to Celendín: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (214 mi) and PE-3N (136 mi) carry about 68% of the 518 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lima, Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huaral and Celendín
| 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 | 52–209 | 157 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 209–233 | 24 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 233–262 | 29 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 262–264 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-122 | 264–268 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-121 | 268–308 | 40 | La Libertad |
| LI-972 | 308–311 | 3 | La Libertad |
| LI-964 | 311–324 | 13 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 324–326 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 326–339 | 13 | La Libertad |
| LI-931 | 339–342 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 342–465 | 123 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| CA-1501 | 465–469 | 4 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 469–517 | 48 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 517–518 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 89 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 396 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Stops between Huaral and Celendín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 48), Cerro Miraflores (mile 373)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 20), Albufera El Paraíso (mile 39), Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 62)
- Museums and history: Huaura Museum (mile 48), Caral (mile 60), Las Haldas (mile 167), La Cantina (mile 178), Marcahuamachuco (mile 373), Cerro Miraflores (mile 373)
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.
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.
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.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
La Cantina
South of Casma, La Cantina is a little-known Early Horizon archaeological site in an area that also holds Chankillo, Cerro Sechín and Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke.
Marcahuamachuco
Pre-Inca ruins in Peru's La Libertad Region make up Marcahuamachuco, an archaeological site worth a stop for road-trippers in the area.
Cerro Miraflores
About 1.1 km northwest of Huamachuco, Cerro Miraflores is an archaeological site in the Huamachuco district of Sánchez Carrión province, La Libertad.
More drives to Celendín
- Chiclayo to Celendín
- Trujillo to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Tarapoto to Celendín
- Piura to Celendín
- Sullana to Celendín
From Huaral to other places in Peru
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Tocache
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Barranca
- Huaral to Tarma
- Huaral to Jauja
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaral to Celendín?
About 13 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 518 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaral to Celendín?
About 518 miles (834 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 Celendín drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huaral to Celendín?
In order: LM-667, PE-18, PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NQ, LI-122, LI-121, LI-972, LI-964, PE-3N, LI-931, CA-1501 and PE-08B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaral and Celendín?
Closest to the road: Huaura Museum (museum, mile 48, 0.2 mi from the route); Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 167, 1 mi from the route); Cerro Miraflores (archaeological site, mile 373, 0.7 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.