Plan on about 8 h 47 min of driving for the 290-mile (466 km) trip from Lima to Puerto Ocopa, 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 | 290 mi (466 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-22B → PE-5S → PE-5SB |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Lima–Puerto Ocopa drive in a few lines
PE-22 (102 mi) and PE-5SB (53 mi) carry about 53% of the 290 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Junín. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Lima to Puerto Ocopa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 3–74 | 71 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 74–80 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 80–111 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 111–126 | 15 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 126–137 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 137–138 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 138–144 | 6 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 144–194 | 50 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 194–235 | 41 | Junín |
| PE-5SB | 235–288 | 53 | Junín |
| local roads | 288–290 | 2 | Junín |
- Mile 25 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Stops between Lima and Puerto Ocopa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 181), Catarata El Tirol (mile 181), Catarata Bayoz (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Puruchuco (mile 7), Cajamarquilla (mile 9), Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14), Catedral de Tarma (mile 144)
Puruchuco
Puruchuco, in Lima's Ate District, is an archaeological site that served as an administrative center during the Inca period.
Cajamarquilla
In the Jicamarca Valley about 25 kilometers inland from Lima, Cajamarquilla is an archaeological site covering roughly 167 hectares, among the largest archaeological monuments in Peru.
Huaycán de Pariachi
South of the Rímac River in Huaycán, Ate District, Huaycán de Pariachi is an archaeological site within the Lima area of Peru.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
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 El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
- Chimbote to Puerto Ocopa
- Huaraz to Puerto Ocopa
- Caraz to Puerto Ocopa
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lima to Puerto Ocopa?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lima to Puerto Ocopa?
About 290 miles (466 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 Puerto Ocopa 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 Puerto Ocopa use?
In order: PE-22, LM-618, PE-3N, JU-645, PE-22B, PE-5S and PE-5SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Puerto Ocopa?
Closest to the road: Puruchuco (archaeological site, mile 7, 2 mi from the route); Huaycán de Pariachi (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.9 mi from the route); Catarata El Tirol (waterfall, mile 181, 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.