By road, Huaraz and Cerro de Pasco are about 240 miles (386 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 54 min of driving.
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 | 240 mi (386 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → HU-109 → HU-1139 → HU-110 → HU-1163 → PA-504 → PA-506 → PA-102 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco is like
PE-3N (116 mi) and PA-102 (37 mi) carry about 64% of the 240 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 1–117 | 116 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| HU-109 | 117–147 | 30 | Huánuco |
| HU-1139 | 147–165 | 18 | Huánuco |
| HU-110 | 165–171 | 6 | Huánuco |
| HU-1163 | 171–186 | 15 | Huánuco, Pasco |
| PA-504 | 186–191 | 5 | Pasco |
| PA-506 | 191–199 | 8 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 199–201 | 2 | Pasco |
| PA-102 | 201–238 | 37 | Pasco |
| local roads | 238–240 | 2 | Pasco |
- Mile 95 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
What to see on the way from Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15), Warawtampu (mile 196)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Huánuco Pampa (mile 120), Warawtampu (mile 196), Goñicutac (mile 203)
Choquerecuay
Choquerecuay, also called Pueblo Viejo, is an Inca archaeological site in Recuay Province, Áncash, notable for a ceremonial pyramid known as an ushnu.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Huánuco Pampa
Also known as Huánuco Viejo, Huánuco Pampa is a large archaeological site in La Unión District whose ruins sit on a plateau above the Vizcarra River in the central Andes.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
- Huaraz to Tocache
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco?
About 6 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 240 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco?
About 240 miles (386 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 Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco?
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 Cerro de Pasco?
In order: PE-3N, HU-109, HU-1139, HU-110, HU-1163, PA-504, PA-506 and PA-102. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Machay (archaeological site, mile 45, 2 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 196, 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.