Huaraz to Tarma is about 324 road miles (522 km): roughly 8 h 56 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 | 324 mi (522 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → HU-109 → HU-1139 → HU-110 → HU-1163 → PA-504 → PA-506 → PA-102 → JU-645 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Huaraz to Tarma: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (176 mi) and PA-102 (37 mi) carry about 66% of the 324 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Huaraz and Tarma
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 238–243 | 5 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 243–303 | 60 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 303–314 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 314–316 | 2 | Junín |
| local roads | 316–324 | 8 | Junín |
- Mile 95 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 180 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Huaraz and Tarma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Choquerecuay (mile 15), Huaca Yarushpampa (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 259), Cachipuquio (mile 294), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 294)
- Museums and history: Choquerecuay (mile 15), Jecosh (mile 18), Hatun Machay (mile 45), Huánuco Pampa (mile 120), Huaca Yarushpampa (mile 196)
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.
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.
Huaca Yarushpampa
On the right bank of the Huarautambo River in Astobamba, Pasco region, Huaca Yarushpampa (Sitio arqueológico Yarushpampa) is an archaeological site.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
In Tarma itself
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
More drives to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Lima to Tarma
- Huánuco to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Pucallpa to Tarma
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 does it take to drive from Huaraz to Tarma?
About 8 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 324 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Tarma?
About 324 miles (522 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 Tarma 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 Tarma?
In order: PE-3N, HU-109, HU-1139, HU-110, HU-1163, PA-504, PA-506, PA-102 and JU-645. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Huaraz and Tarma?
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); Huaca Yarushpampa (archaeological site, mile 196, 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.