Huaraz to Tocache is about 305 road miles (491 km): roughly 9 h 29 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 305 mi (491 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3N → AN-545 → PE-12A → SM-111 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Huaraz to Tocache drive plays out
PE-12A (193 mi) and PE-3N (75 mi) carry about 88% of the 305 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huaraz to Tocache, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-3N | 0–75 | 75 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 75–80 | 5 | Áncash |
| AN-545 | 80–88 | 8 | Áncash |
| PE-12A | 88–281 | 193 | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín |
| SM-111 | 281–303 | 22 | San Martín |
| local roads | 303–305 | 2 | San Martín |
- Mile 167 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 171 of this route: La Libertad → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Huaraz and Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaricoto (mile 16), Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (mile 32), Caraz Museum (mile 43), Tumshukayko (mile 44)
- Nature and outdoors: Chancos Hot Springs (mile 16), Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (mile 32)
- Museums and history: Huaricoto (mile 16), Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (mile 32), Caraz Museum (mile 43), Tumshukayko (mile 44)
Chancos Hot Springs
Owned and run by the Vicos farming community, Chancos Hot Springs (Baños termales de Chancos) is a thermal mineral spring in Marcará district, about 30 km from Huaraz.
Huaricoto
In Marcará district of Áncash, Huaricoto holds the remains of a ceremonial center used from the Late Archaic through the Formative period, about 2800 to 200 BC.
Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca
In Ranrahirca, in Áncash's Yungay Province, this archaeology, anthropology and natural history museum keeps a collection of the region's plants and animals.
Caraz Museum
The Caraz Museum, officially the Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera, is a municipal museum in Caraz district, Huaylas Province, in Peru's Ancash region.
Tumshukayko
Near Caraz in Ancash's Huaylas Province, Tumshukayko is a pre-Inca archaeological site discovered only recently and still under research.
More drives to Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
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 is the drive from Huaraz to Tocache?
About 9 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 305 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huaraz to Tocache?
About 305 miles (491 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 Tocache?
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 Tocache use?
In order: PE-3N, AN-545, PE-12A and SM-111. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huaraz to Tocache?
Closest to the road: Anthropology, Archaeology and Natural History Museum of Ranrahirca (museum, mile 32, 0.1 mi from the route); Caraz Museum (museum, mile 43, 0.2 mi from the route); Tumshukayko (archaeological site, mile 44, 0.4 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.