Lima to Malabrigo is about 391 road miles (629 km): roughly 10 h 22 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 by road | 391 mi (629 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LM-101 → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Lima to Malabrigo drive plays out
PE-1N (340 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 93% of the 391 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Lima to Malabrigo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 1–89 | 88 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-101 | 89–96 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 96–254 | 158 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 254–277 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 277–345 | 68 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 345–348 | 3 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 348–355 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 355–381 | 26 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 381–382 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 382–391 | 9 | La Libertad |
- Mile 35 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 133 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 276 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Stops between Lima and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Trinidad (mile 46), Huaca del Dragón (mile 350)
- Museums and history: Shicras de Collique (mile 12), Cerro Trinidad (mile 46), Caral (mile 103), Las Haldas (mile 211), Huacas de Moche Museum (mile 344), Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez (mile 345), Huaca del Dragón (mile 350)
Shicras de Collique
The Shicras de Collique are archaeological remains in the Collique ravine of Lima's Comas district, found in 1995 by researcher Enrique Niquin Castillo after an accidental excavation cut.
Cerro Trinidad
South of Chancay town in the lower Chancay Valley, Cerro Trinidad is a pre-Inca archaeological complex near the Baños de Boza site.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
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.
Huacas de Moche Museum
Opened in June 2010 in La Libertad, the Huacas de Moche Museum was later renamed Museo Santiago Uceda Castillo in honor of its late director.
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez
Painter Gerardo Chávez created the Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chávez in Trujillo, La Libertad, in 2006.
Huaca del Dragón
Near Chan Chan in Trujillo, Huaca del Dragón, also called Huaca del Arco Iris, is an archaeological site that served as a religious, administrative and ceremonial center.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Tocache to Malabrigo
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Malabrigo?
About 10 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Malabrigo?
About 391 miles (629 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 Malabrigo?
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 Malabrigo use?
In order: PE-1N, LM-101, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lima to Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Cerro Trinidad (archaeological site, mile 46, 0.4 mi from the route); Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 211, 1 mi from the route); Huaca del Dragón (archaeological site, mile 350, 0.1 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.