Plan on about 13 h 35 min of driving for the 478-mile (769 km) trip from Lima to Pucallpa, 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 478 mi (769 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N → PE-18C |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| 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 Lima to Pucallpa
PE-18 (171 mi) and PE-5N (100 mi) carry about 57% of the 478 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Lima and Pucallpa
| 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 | 329–429 | 100 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 429–477 | 48 | Ucayali |
| local roads | 477–478 | 1 | Ucayali |
- 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 348 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Lima and Pucallpa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca El Naranjal (mile 9), Huaca El Retablo (mile 10), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 365)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 62), Tingo María National Park (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Huaca El Naranjal (mile 9), Huaca El Retablo (mile 10), Colli Museum (mile 12), Monumental Zone of Ancón (mile 24), Huaca Yarushpampa (mile 186), Kotosh (mile 243)
Huaca El Naranjal
Huaca El Naranjal is an archaeological site in the Los Olivos district of Lima, Peru.
Huaca El Retablo
Also known as Collique 2 or Huaca Chasqui, Huaca El Retablo is an archaeological site in the Comas district of Lima.
Colli Museum
Opened in 2003 by self-taught explorer Enrique Niquín, the Colli Museum (Museo de los Colli) in Lima's Comas district shows original and replica ceramics, maps, and models of the Collique Fortress.
Monumental Zone of Ancón
The Monumental Zone of Ancón (Zona Monumental de Ancón) is the historic quarter of Ancón district, in the Province of Lima, Peru.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Huaca Yarushpampa
On the right bank of the Huarautambo River in Astobamba, Pasco region, Huaca Yarushpampa (Sitio arqueológico Yarushpampa) is an archaeological site.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
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.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
When you get to Pucallpa
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pucallpa
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Pucallpa, in Peru's Ucayali Department, inaugurated on December 8, 2005.
Parque Natural de Pucallpa
On the southern edge of Pucallpa, the Parque Natural de Pucallpa is a zoo set in an eco-urban natural area that serves as a tourist center.
More drives to Pucallpa
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Pucallpa?
About 13 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 478 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Pucallpa?
About 478 miles (769 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 Lima to Pucallpa drive?
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 Pucallpa use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667, PE-18, PE-3N, PE-18A, PE-5N and PE-18C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Pucallpa?
Closest to the road: Huaca El Naranjal (archaeological site, mile 9, 0.6 mi from the route); Huaca El Retablo (archaeological site, mile 10, 0.7 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 365, 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.