Lima to Juanjuí is about 534 road miles (860 km): roughly 14 h 1 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 | 534 mi (860 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Lima to Juanjuí
PE-5N (204 mi) and PE-18 (171 mi) carry about 70% of the 534 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Lima and Juanjuí
| 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 |
| LM-667 | 48–60 | 12 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 60–231 | 171 | Lima, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 231–243 | 12 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 243–329 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 329–533 | 204 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 533–534 | 1 | San Martín |
- Mile 35 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 403 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Juanjuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Baths of Boza (mile 40), Awkimarka (mile 234), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 245)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 62), Tingo María National Park (mile 314), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Huaca Sinchi Roca (mile 11), Huaca Tungasuca (mile 13), Baths of Boza (mile 40), Awkimarka (mile 234), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 245)
Huaca Sinchi Roca
Huaca Sinchi Roca is an archaeological site located in the Comas district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Huaca Tungasuca
Between Lima's Carabayllo and Comas districts, Huaca Tungasuca (Muralla de Tungasuca) is a raised walkway wall built by the Colli culture from mud and stone, with large trapezoidal adobe blocks, in the Late Intermediate Period.
Baths of Boza
In Aucallama district of Huaral province, the pre-Inca complex of Baños de Boza lies in the lower Chancay Valley, near the Cerro Trinidad archaeological complex.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
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.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
More drives to Juanjuí
- Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Huancayo to Juanjuí
- Chiclayo to Juanjuí
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lima to Juanjuí?
About 14 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
How far is Juanjuí from Lima by car?
About 534 miles (860 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 Juanjuí?
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 Juanjuí use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667, PE-18, 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 Lima to Juanjuí?
Closest to the road: Baths of Boza (archaeological site, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 234, 0.4 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 245, 0.4 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.