Huaral to Paracas is about 205 road miles (330 km): roughly 4 h 50 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 205 mi (330 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-20C → PE-1N → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Huaral to Paracas
PE-1S (144 mi) and PE-1N (44 mi) carry about 92% of the 205 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huaral to Paracas
| 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 | 52–196 | 144 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 196–197 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 197–204 | 7 | Ica |
| local roads | 204–205 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 14 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 85 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 159 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Stops between Huaral and Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Aliaga (mile 43), Jardín Botánico «San Fernando» (mile 47), National Museum of Peru (mile 68), La Centinela (mile 169)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico «San Fernando» (mile 47), La Herradura, Lima (mile 58)
- Museums and history: Huaca Sinchi Roca (mile 37), Huaca Aliaga (mile 43), Huaca La Florida (mile 45), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 58), National Museum of Peru (mile 68), La Centinela (mile 169)
Huaca Sinchi Roca
Huaca Sinchi Roca is an archaeological site located in the Comas district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Huaca Aliaga
Huaca Aliaga, also called Huaca UNI-CISMID, is a pre-Hispanic site in Lima's Rímac district, with two raised rammed-earth structures built on a rocky outcrop six meters high.
Huaca La Florida
Huaca La Florida is an archaeological site in Lima's Rímac district, dating to the Formative period.
Jardín Botánico «San Fernando»
On San Marcos University's San Fernando campus in Lima, home to its medicine and pharmacy faculties, this botanical garden (Jardín Botánico San Fernando) was historically known as Lima's Botanical Garden.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
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.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
In Paracas itself
Paracas Candelabra
Carved into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula on Pisco Bay, the Paracas Candelabra is a prehistoric geoglyph; nearby pottery dates to about 200 BCE.
Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello
Inside the Paracas National Reserve, the Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello opened in 1964 and is named for the archaeologist who studied the Paracas culture.
More drives to Paracas
- Lima to Paracas
- Huancayo to Paracas
- Huancavelica to Paracas
- Jauja to Paracas
- Barranca to Paracas
- Churin to Paracas
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 Paracas?
About 4 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 205 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaral to Paracas?
About 205 miles (330 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.
Is it safe to drive from Huaral to Paracas?
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 Paracas use?
In order: PE-20C, PE-1N, PE-1S and PE-28. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaral to Paracas?
Closest to the road: Huaca Aliaga (archaeological site, mile 43, 0.6 mi from the route); National Museum of Peru (museum, mile 68, 0.6 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 169, 0.6 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.