Juanjuí to Satipo is about 552 road miles (888 km): roughly 14 h 41 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.”
| Total distance | 552 mi (888 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Juanjuí to Satipo drive plays out
PE-5N (203 mi) and PE-3N (118 mi) carry about 58% of the 552 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.
The route from Juanjuí to Satipo, road by road
| 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 | 291–409 | 118 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 409–436 | 27 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 436–483 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 483–551 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 551–552 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 131 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 325 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 379 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
What to see on the way from Juanjuí to Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 215), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 289), Shillacoto (mile 290)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 215), Tingo María National Park (mile 220), Junín National Reserve (mile 375), Catarata El Tirol (mile 469), Chiri Yaku (mile 469), Catarata Bayoz (mile 503)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 289), Shillacoto (mile 290), Guellayhuasin (mile 328)
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
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.
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.
Shillacoto
Shillacoto is an archaeological site in the Huánuco district of Peru's Huánuco Region, excavated between 1967 and 1969 under the direction of Chiaki Kano.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 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.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
From Juanjuí to other places in Peru
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Juanjuí to Jauja
- Juanjuí to La Merced
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Huanchaco
- Juanjuí to Celendín
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juanjuí to Satipo?
About 14 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 552 miles.
How far is Satipo from Juanjuí by car?
About 552 miles (888 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 Juanjuí to Satipo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juanjuí to Satipo?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juanjuí to Satipo?
Closest to the road: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 215, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 289, 0.4 mi from the route); Shillacoto (archaeological site, mile 290, 0.8 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.