Juanjuí to Jauja is about 477 road miles (767 km): roughly 12 h 21 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 477 mi (767 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Juanjuí to Jauja
PE-5N (203 mi) and PE-3N (128 mi) carry about 69% of the 477 miles. It runs through 4 regions: San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Juanjuí to Jauja
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 1–204 | 203 | San Martín, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 204–291 | 87 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 291–419 | 128 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 419–430 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 430–431 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 431–437 | 6 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 437–442 | 5 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 442–476 | 34 | Junín |
| local roads | 476–477 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 131 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 379 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Juanjuí and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huanacaure (mile 218), Awkimarka (mile 301), Markapukyu (mile 334)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 220), Junín National Reserve (mile 375), Cachipuquio (mile 409), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 409)
- Museums and history: Huanacaure (mile 218), Awkimarka (mile 301), Markapukyu (mile 334), Tunanmarca (mile 468), Hatunmarka (mile 470)
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco region.
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.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
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.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
In Jauja itself
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
From Juanjuí to other places in Peru
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Juanjuí to La Merced
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Satipo
- Juanjuí to Huanchaco
- Juanjuí to Celendín
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Juanjuí to Jauja?
About 12 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juanjuí to Jauja?
About 477 miles (767 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 Juanjuí to Jauja?
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 Juanjuí to Jauja use?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juanjuí to Jauja?
Closest to the road: Huanacaure (archaeological site, mile 218, 0.6 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 301, 0.4 mi from the route); Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 334, 0.7 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.