Plan on about 2 h 42 min of driving for the 134-mile (216 km) trip from Huaraz to Barranca, 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 | 134 mi (216 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-16 → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Huaraz to Barranca
PE-16 (76 mi) and PE-3N (49 mi) carry about 93% of the 134 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, Lima. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huaraz to Barranca, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–50 | 49 | Áncash |
| PE-16 | 50–126 | 76 | Áncash, Lima |
| PE-1N | 126–133 | 7 | Lima |
| local roads | 133–134 | 1 | Lima |
- Mile 104 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Barranca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Jecosh (mile 18), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Paramonga (mile 125)
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
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.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
When you get to Barranca
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Pativilca, this museum occupies the house where Simón Bolívar kept his headquarters in 1823, showing paintings, books and objects from his era.
More drives to Barranca
- Huaral to Barranca
- Lima to Barranca
- Huánuco to Barranca
- Pucallpa to Barranca
- Huancayo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Barranca
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
- Huaraz to Tocache
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaraz to Barranca?
About 2 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Barranca?
About 134 miles (216 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 Barranca 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 Huaraz to Barranca use?
In order: PE-3N, PE-16 and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Barranca?
Closest to the road: Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.3 mi from the route); Jecosh (archaeological site, mile 18, 1 mi from the route); Hatun Machay (archaeological site, mile 45, 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.