The Wayro route from Jauja to Casma is 399 miles (642 km), about 10 h 35 min of driving without stops.
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.”
| Total distance | 399 mi (642 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3SA → JU-645 → PE-3N → PA-100 → PE-18 → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Lima, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Jauja to Casma: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (137 mi) and PE-18 (111 mi) carry about 62% of the 399 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Lima, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Jauja and Casma
| 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 | 57–115 | 58 | Junín, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 115–150 | 35 | Pasco |
| PE-18 | 150–261 | 111 | Pasco, Lima |
| PE-1N | 261–398 | 137 | Lima, Áncash |
| local roads | 398–399 | 1 | Áncash |
- Mile 98 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 161 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
- Mile 302 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
Stops between Jauja and Casma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Acaray (mile 258), Huaura Museum (mile 261), Paramonga (mile 296)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 67), Junín National Reserve (mile 102), Tuquillo (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Tunanmarca (mile 9), Acaray (mile 258), Huaura Museum (mile 261), Paramonga (mile 296)
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, 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.
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.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
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.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
When you get to Casma
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
Sechin Alto
Dating to the Early Formative period, Sechin Alto is a massive architectural complex in Casma Province, Ancash, on the left bank of the Sechín River east of the town of Sechín.
More drives to Casma
- Barranca to Casma
- Huaral to Casma
- Lima to Casma
- Cerro de Pasco to Casma
- Huánuco to Casma
- Tocache to Casma
From Jauja to other places in Peru
- Jauja to Aguaytía
- Jauja to La Merced
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Huanchaco
- Jauja to Caraz
- Jauja to Paracas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jauja to Casma?
About 10 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 399 miles.
How far is Casma from Jauja by car?
About 399 miles (642 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 Casma drive?
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 Jauja to Casma use?
In order: PE-3SA, JU-645, PE-3N, PA-100, PE-18 and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jauja to Casma?
Closest to the road: Acaray (archaeological site, mile 258, 0.3 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 261, 1 mi from the route); Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 296, 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.