The Wayro route from Huaraz to Aguaytía is 335 miles (539 km), about 9 h 26 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 335 mi (539 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huaraz to Aguaytía drive plays out
PE-3N (198 mi) and PE-18A (83 mi) carry about 84% of the 335 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huaraz to Aguaytía, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–199 | 198 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| connecting roads | 199–202 | 3 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 202–285 | 83 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 285–335 | 50 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 95 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Hualpayunca (mile 146), Kotosh (mile 198), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 321), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 270), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 275), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 321)
- Museums and history: Jecosh (mile 18), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Sahuay (mile 130), Hualpayunca (mile 146), Kotosh (mile 198)
Jecosh
Jecosh is an archaeological site in the Ticapampa District of Recuay Province, Peru, lying at roughly 3,649 meters above sea level.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Sahuay
Sahuay, also spelled Saway, is an archaeological zone in Peru listed among the sites along this route.
Hualpayunca
Above the village of the same name in the Obas District of Huánuco, Hualpayunca is a high-altitude archaeological site that also serves as a nesting place for condors.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huaraz to Aguaytía?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 335 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Aguaytía?
About 335 miles (539 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 Huaraz to Aguaytía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Huaraz to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Kotosh (archaeological site, mile 198, 0.2 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 321, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 321, 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.