The Wayro route from Huaral to Satipo is 293 miles (471 km), about 8 h 44 min of driving without stops.
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 | 293 mi (471 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-20C → PE-20A → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Huaral to Satipo is like
PE-20C (83 mi) and PE-5S (67 mi) carry about 51% of the 293 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 Satipo
| 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 | 107–150 | 43 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 150–176 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 176–224 | 48 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 224–291 | 67 | Junín |
| local roads | 291–293 | 2 | Junín |
- Mile 76 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 120 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Huaral and Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huayllay National Sanctuary (mile 89), Huayllay stone forest (mile 89), Cachipuquio (mile 155)
- Nature and outdoors: Huayllay stone forest (mile 89), Junín National Reserve (mile 116), Cachipuquio (mile 155), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 157), Catarata El Tirol (mile 209), Chiri Yaku (mile 209), Catarata Bayoz (mile 243)
- Museums and history: Chiprac (mile 38), Huayllay stone forest (mile 89)
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.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Barranca to Satipo
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 Satipo?
About 8 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 293 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaral to Satipo?
About 293 miles (471 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 Satipo 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 Satipo?
In order: PE-20C, PE-20A, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaral and Satipo?
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); Cachipuquio (spring, mile 155, 0.1 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.