Ica to Barranca is about 305 road miles (491 km): roughly 7 h 12 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 | 305 mi (491 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-1N → LM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Ica to Barranca drive plays out
PE-1S (189 mi) and PE-1N (106 mi) carry about 97% of the 305 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Ica to Barranca: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1S | 0–189 | 189 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 189–274 | 85 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 274–275 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-101 | 275–281 | 6 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 281–282 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 282–303 | 21 | Lima |
| local roads | 303–305 | 2 | Lima |
- Mile 75 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Barranca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 64), National Museum of Peru (mile 165), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 178), Historic Centre of Lima (mile 187), Huaca Aznapuquio (mile 193), Chancay Museum (mile 233), Bandurria (mile 270)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 64), National Museum of Peru (mile 165), Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (mile 175), Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World (mile 178), Historic Centre of Lima (mile 187), Huaca Aznapuquio (mile 193), Chancay Museum (mile 233), Bandurria (mile 270)
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima
In Lima's Barranco District, the Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by Peruvian architect Frederick Cooper Llosa on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco.
Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World
In Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World combines Peruvian archaeology with a collection of weapons.
Historic Centre of Lima
Spread across the Lima and Rímac districts, the Historic Centre of Lima includes a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO in 1988, its buildings marked with the black-and-white shield.
Huaca Aznapuquio
Dating to the Late Horizon, Huaca Aznapuquio is an archaeological site believed to have served the Incas as a pottery workshop and possibly a coastal distribution center.
Chancay Museum
Chancay's municipal museum opened in 1991 inside the Castillo de Chancay and in 2012 moved to a new home facing the town's Plaza de Armas.
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.
In Barranca itself
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
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.
More drives to Barranca
- Huaral to Barranca
- Lima to Barranca
- Huánuco to Barranca
- Pucallpa to Barranca
- Huancayo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Barranca
From Ica to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ica to Barranca?
About 7 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 305 miles.
How far is Barranca from Ica by car?
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 Ica to Barranca?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ica to Barranca?
In order: PE-1S, PE-1N and LM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ica and Barranca?
Closest to the road: National Museum of Peru (museum, mile 165, 0.5 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Lima (historic center, mile 187, 0.3 mi from the route); Chancay Museum (museum, mile 233, 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.