Huaraz to Huaral is about 206 road miles (332 km): roughly 4 h 27 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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 by road | 206 mi (332 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → PE-16 → PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-18 → LM-667 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Huaraz–Huaral drive in a few lines
PE-16 (76 mi) and PE-1N (56 mi) carry about 64% of the 206 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Huaraz to Huaral
| 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 | 155–162 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 162–190 | 28 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 190–194 | 4 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 194–206 | 12 | Lima |
- Mile 104 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
What to see on the way from Huaraz to Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 129), Huaura Museum (mile 158), Bandurria (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Albufera El Paraíso (mile 168), Lachay National Reserve (mile 187)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Jecosh (mile 18), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 129), Caral (mile 147), Huaura Museum (mile 158), Bandurria (mile 167)
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.
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.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
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.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Albufera El Paraíso
In Huaura Province, in the Lima region, Albufera El Paraíso is a saltwater lagoon where crabs, lizards, great egrets and flamingos live.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Lima to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Chiclayo to Huaral
From Huaraz to other places in Peru
- Huaraz to Barranca
- Huaraz to Huanchaco
- Huaraz to Churin
- Huaraz to Cerro de Pasco
- Huaraz to Malabrigo
- Huaraz to Tocache
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Huaraz to Huaral?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 206 miles.
How far is Huaral from Huaraz by car?
About 206 miles (332 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 Huaral?
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 Huaral?
In order: PE-3N, PE-16, PE-1N, LM-101, PE-18 and LM-667. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Huaral?
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, 0.1 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.