By road, Jauja and Aguaytía are about 321 miles (517 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 38 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 321 mi (517 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Jauja to Aguaytía is like
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-18A (87 mi) carry about 67% of the 321 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jauja to Aguaytía, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 1–34 | 33 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 34–39 | 5 | Junín |
| local roads | 39–45 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 45–57 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 57–185 | 128 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 185–272 | 87 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 272–321 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 98 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Jauja and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Tarma (mile 36), Markapukyu (mile 142), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 187), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 308), Ducha del Diablo (mile 309)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 67), Junín National Reserve (mile 102), Tingo María National Park (mile 257), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 308), Ducha del Diablo (mile 309)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 9), Catedral de Tarma (mile 36), Markapukyu (mile 142), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 187)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
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.
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.
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.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Jauja to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jauja to Aguaytía?
About 9 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Jauja by car?
About 321 miles (517 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 Jauja to Aguaytía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jauja to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jauja to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 36, 0.2 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 308, 0.1 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 309, 0.3 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.