Huaral to Huancavelica is about 283 road miles (456 km): roughly 8 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Total distance | 283 mi (456 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-20C → PE-1N → PE-1S → PE-24 → LM-936 → HV-132 → PE-26 |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Lima Province, Huancavelica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Huaral to Huancavelica
PE-1S (81 mi) and PE-24 (55 mi) carry about 48% of the 283 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Lima Province, Huancavelica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huaral and Huancavelica
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 1–8 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 8–52 | 44 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 52–133 | 81 | Lima Province, Lima |
| PE-24 | 133–188 | 55 | Lima |
| LM-936 | 188–221 | 33 | Lima |
| HV-132 | 221–262 | 41 | Lima, Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 262–282 | 20 | Huancavelica |
| local roads | 282–283 | 1 | Huancavelica |
- Mile 14 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 223 of this route: Lima → Huancavelica (region line)
What to see on the way from Huaral to Huancavelica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ancon (mile 24), Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima (mile 46), National Museum of Peru (mile 68), Incahuasi, Lima (mile 158)
- Nature and outdoors: Museum of Natural History, Lima (mile 44)
- Museums and history: Ancon (mile 24), Garagay (mile 42), Museum of Natural History, Lima (mile 44), Huaca Santa Catalina (mile 53), Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (mile 58), Museo de la Electricidad (mile 58), National Museum of Peru (mile 68), Incahuasi, Lima (mile 158)
Ancon
On the north side of Ancón Bay on Peru's central coast, Ancon is an archaeological site with a vast pre-Hispanic necropolis of countless burial sites.
Garagay
Dating back 3,500 years, Garagay in Lima's San Martín de Porres district holds the remains of a ceremonial center with Chavín-style clay reliefs of probable deities.
Museum of Natural History, Lima
Founded in 1918, Lima's Museum of Natural History belongs to the National University of San Marcos and is considered Peru's most important natural history museum.
Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima
In the Historic Centre of Lima, the Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo is a Catholic religious complex dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary and dating to the 1530s.
Huaca Santa Catalina
Tucked between Miguel Checa and Pascual Saco streets in Lima's La Victoria district, Huaca Santa Catalina is one of the city's few remains of the Qhapaq Ñan Inca road.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima
In Lima's Barranco District, the Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by Peruvian architect Frederick Cooper Llosa on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco.
Museo de la Electricidad
Set in Barranco, Lima, the Museo de la Electricidad is a science museum that presents an overview of electrical research in Peru.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Incahuasi, Lima
Incahuasi (also spelled Incawasi) is an archaeological site in Lunahuaná District, in the Cañete Province of the Lima Region.
When you get to Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral, Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in Peru.
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo
Near the small plaza and church of San Juan de Dios in Huancavelica, Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo sits at an altitude of 3,676 meters.
More drives to Huancavelica
- Huancayo to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Lima to Huancavelica
- Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
- Huánuco to Huancavelica
- Barranca to Huancavelica
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 is the drive from Huaral to Huancavelica?
About 8 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
How far is Huancavelica from Huaral by car?
About 283 miles (456 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 Huancavelica drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huaral to Huancavelica use?
In order: PE-20C, PE-1N, PE-1S, PE-24, LM-936, HV-132 and PE-26. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaral and Huancavelica?
Closest to the road: Ancon (archaeological site, mile 24, 0.6 mi from the route); Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima (convent, mile 46, 0.1 mi from the route); Incahuasi, Lima (archaeological site, mile 158, 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.