Plan on about 9 h 16 min of driving for the 347-mile (558 km) trip from Huaral to Malabrigo, 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 | 347 mi (558 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huaral to Malabrigo drive plays out
PE-1N (279 mi) and PE-1NQ (24 mi) carry about 87% of the 347 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huaral to Malabrigo
| 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 | 233–301 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 301–304 | 3 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 304–311 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 311–337 | 26 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 337–347 | 10 | La Libertad |
- Mile 89 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 232 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huaral and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 40), Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 303), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 306)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 20)
- Museums and history: Bandurria (mile 40), Vichama (mile 52), Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (mile 301), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 306)
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
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.
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
Huaca Takaynamo
An archaeological site in Peru, Huaca Takaynamo was built during the Early Chimú period.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
- Tocache to Malabrigo
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 Malabrigo?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 347 miles.
How far is Malabrigo from Huaral by car?
About 347 miles (558 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 Malabrigo 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 Malabrigo?
In order: LM-667, PE-18, PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaral to Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Bandurria (archaeological site, mile 40, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (theater, mile 303, 0.6 mi from the route); Huaca Takaynamo (archaeological site, mile 306, 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.