Plan on about 3 h 55 min of driving for the 176-mile (284 km) trip from Los Andes to Pichilemu, before any stops.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Driving in Chile is relatively safe.”
| Total distance | 176 mi (284 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 → G-60 → G-62-I → I-62-G → I-80-G |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Los Andes to Pichilemu
G-60 (18 mi) and I-62-G (16 mi) carry about 19% of the 176 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Los Andes to Pichilemu, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 1–5 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 6–54 | 48 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 54–55 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 55–93 | 38 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-60 | 93–111 | 18 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 111–113 | 2 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-62-I | 113–123 | 10 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| I-62-G | 123–139 | 16 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| I-80-G | 139–155 | 16 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| local roads | 155–176 | 21 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
- Mile 15 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 125 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Pichilemu
- Nature and outdoors: Colina Thermal Baths (mile 27), Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 35), Laguna Carén (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Votive Temple of Maipú (mile 56), Museo del Carmen de Maipú (mile 56), St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla (mile 91)
Colina Thermal Baths
In the north of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region, the Colina Thermal Baths (Baños de Colina) are hot springs on the Colina River used for both medicinal and tourist purposes.
Laguna Piedra Roja
Laguna Piedra Roja is an artificial lagoon in Chicureo, in the Colina commune of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region.
Laguna Carén
Laguna Carén is a man-made freshwater lagoon and wetland in Pudahuel, west of central Santiago, forming part of Parque Carén, a University of Chile property of about 2,525 acres.
Votive Temple of Maipú
Also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Votive Temple of Maipú is a Catholic church in the Chilean commune of Maipú.
Museo del Carmen de Maipú
In the Maipú district of Santiago, Museo del Carmen de Maipú is a private museum of history, religion and art that preserves and exhibits pieces of Chile's cultural heritage.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Melipilla, Chile, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Melipilla.
When you get to Pichilemu
Laguna Petrel
Facing the old Pichilemu railway station, Petrel Lagoon is a coastal lagoon on Pichilemu beach whose water is largely seawater; it was once one of the town's main attractions.
Laguna El Ancho
On the outskirts of Pichilemu in the O'Higgins Region, Laguna El Ancho (also called Tranque El Ancho) is a body of water created by building a wall to store drinking water for the town.
Laguna El Perro
Laguna El Perro (Laguna del Perro) sits on the southern edge of Pichilemu in the O'Higgins Region, covering roughly 28 hectares with a maximum depth of about 11 meters.
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From Los Andes to other places in Chile
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- Los Andes to El Colorado
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- Los Andes to Quintay
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Los Andes to Pichilemu?
About 3 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 176 miles.
How far is Pichilemu from Los Andes by car?
About 176 miles (284 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 Los Andes to Pichilemu?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Los Andes to Pichilemu use?
In order: E-57, G-60, G-62-I, I-62-G and I-80-G. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Los Andes and Pichilemu?
Closest to the road: Museo del Carmen de Maipú (private museum, mile 56, 1 mi from the route); Votive Temple of Maipú (monument, mile 56, 1 mi from the route); St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla (cathedral, mile 91, 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.