Lima to Tarma is about 138 road miles (222 km): roughly 4 h 55 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.”
| Total distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-22 → LM-618 → JU-656 → PE-22B |
| Regions on the route | Lima Province, Lima, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Lima to Tarma: the shape of the trip
PE-22 (102 mi) and JU-656 (21 mi) carry about 89% of the 138 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Lima Province, Lima, Junín. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Lima to Tarma, road by road
| 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 |
| JU-656 | 111–132 | 21 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 132–137 | 5 | Junín |
| local roads | 137–138 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 25 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Stops between Lima and Tarma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Puruchuco (mile 7), Cajamarquilla (mile 9), Huaycán de Pariachi (mile 14)
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.
Once you reach Tarma
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.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
More drives to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Huánuco to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Pucallpa to Tarma
- Tarapoto to Tarma
From Lima to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lima to Tarma?
About 4 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 138 miles.
How far is Tarma from Lima by car?
About 138 miles (222 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 Tarma?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lima to Tarma?
In order: PE-22, LM-618, JU-656 and PE-22B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lima and Tarma?
Closest to the road: Puruchuco (archaeological site, mile 7, 2 mi from the route); Cajamarquilla (archaeological site, mile 9, 2 mi from the route); Huaycán de Pariachi (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.9 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.