Plan on about 1 h 22 min of driving for the 48-mile (78 km) trip from Lima to Huaral, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 48 mi (78 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-20C |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Lima to Huaral
PE-1N (39 mi) and PE-20C (7 mi) carry about 96% of the 48 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Lima Province, Lima. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Lima and Huaral
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 1–40 | 39 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 40–41 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 41–48 | 7 | Lima |
- Mile 35 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Lima and Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Aznapuquio (mile 7), Huaca Pro (mile 10), Tambo Inga (mile 14), Ancon (mile 24)
- Museums and history: Huaca Aznapuquio (mile 7), Huaca Pro (mile 10), Tambo Inga (mile 14), Ancon (mile 24)
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.
Huaca Pro
On the left bank of the Chillón River in Lima's Los Olivos district, Huaca Pro is an archaeological site more than a thousand years old.
Tambo Inga
Declared national cultural heritage in 2007, Tambo Inga is an archaeological site in Lima's Puente Piedra district that served as an Inca administrative center.
Ancon
On the north side of Ancón Bay on Peru's central coast, Ancon is an archaeological site with a vast pre-Hispanic necropolis of countless burial sites.
More drives to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Chiclayo to Huaral
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Huaral?
About 1 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 48 miles.
How far is Huaral from Lima by car?
About 48 miles (78 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 Lima to Huaral?
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 Lima to Huaral use?
In order: PE-1N and PE-20C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lima to Huaral?
Closest to the road: Huaca Aznapuquio (archaeological site, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Huaca Pro (archaeological site, mile 10, 0.3 mi from the route); Tambo Inga (archaeological site, mile 14, 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.