Plan on about 6 h 24 min of driving for the 217-mile (349 km) trip from Huaral to Jauja, before any stops.
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 | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-20C → PE-20A → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Huaral to Jauja: the shape of the trip
PE-20C (83 mi) and PE-3N (53 mi) carry about 63% of the 217 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huaral to Jauja
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-20C | 0–83 | 83 | Lima, Pasco |
| connecting roads | 83–85 | 2 | Pasco |
| PE-20A | 85–107 | 22 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 107–160 | 53 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 160–171 | 11 | Junín |
| local roads | 171–178 | 7 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 178–183 | 5 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 183–216 | 33 | Junín |
| local roads | 216–217 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 76 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 120 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huayllay National Sanctuary (mile 89), Huayllay stone forest (mile 89), Catedral de Tarma (mile 180)
- Nature and outdoors: Huayllay stone forest (mile 89), Junín National Reserve (mile 116), Cachipuquio (mile 150), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 150)
- Museums and history: Chiprac (mile 38), Huayllay stone forest (mile 89), Catedral de Tarma (mile 180), Tunanmarca (mile 208), Hatunmarka (mile 210)
Chiprac
Chiprac is an archaeological site of the Atavillos culture in San Miguel de Acos, Huaral province, dating from the Late Intermediate period, about 900 to 1400 AD.
Huayllay National Sanctuary
On the Meseta de Bombón in Pasco, Huayllay National Sanctuary is known for the rock formations of the Huayllay rock forest and its native plants and animals.
Huayllay stone forest
At 4,310 meters in Pasco, the Huayllay stone forest spreads over 6,000 hectares and has been protected since 1974 as the Huayllay National Sanctuary.
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.
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.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
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.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Arriving in Jauja
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
- Tocache to Jauja
From Huaral to other places in Peru
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Tocache
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Barranca
- Huaral to Tarma
- Huaral to Oxapampa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaral to Jauja?
About 6 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaral to Jauja?
About 217 miles (349 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 Jauja 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 Jauja use?
In order: PE-20C, PE-20A, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaral to Jauja?
Closest to the road: Huayllay National Sanctuary (nature area, mile 89, 0.1 mi from the route); Huayllay stone forest (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.1 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 180, 0.4 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.