The Wayro route from Huaraz to Churin is 223 miles (359 km), about 4 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 223 mi (359 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-16 → PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Huaraz to Churin drive plays out
PE-16 (76 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 63% of the 223 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, Lima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Huaraz to Churin
| 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 | 126–154 | 28 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 154–155 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-101 | 155–158 | 3 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 158–159 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 159–223 | 64 | Lima |
- Mile 104 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 129), Huaura Museum (mile 158), Acaray (mile 162)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 145)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Jecosh (mile 18), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Paramonga (mile 126), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 129), Huaura Museum (mile 158), Acaray (mile 162)
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.
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.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
- Huaraz to Tocache
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huaraz to Churin?
About 4 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 223 miles.
How far is Churin from Huaraz by car?
About 223 miles (359 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 Churin?
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 Churin?
In order: PE-3N, PE-16, PE-1N, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Churin?
Closest to the road: Choquerecuay (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (museum, mile 129, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 158, 0.2 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.