Moyobamba to Malabrigo is about 466 road miles (750 km): roughly 10 h 16 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 | 466 mi (750 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-04C → PE-04B → PE-1NJ → PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → LI-609 → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Moyobamba to Malabrigo drive plays out
PE-5N (196 mi) and PE-04C (75 mi) carry about 58% of the 466 miles. It runs through 6 regions: San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Moyobamba to Malabrigo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 2–198 | 196 | San Martín, Amazonas |
| PE-04C | 198–273 | 75 | Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura |
| PE-04B | 273–311 | 38 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 311–364 | 53 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 364–366 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 366–370 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 370–372 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| local roads | 372–375 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 375–407 | 32 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 407–418 | 11 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 418–419 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 419–425 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 425–427 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 427–433 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 433–436 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 436–457 | 21 | La Libertad |
| LI-609 | 457–462 | 5 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 462–466 | 4 | La Libertad |
- Mile 67 of this route: San Martín → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 270 of this route: Cajamarca → Piura (region line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
Places worth a stop between Moyobamba and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ingatambo (mile 247), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 366), Úcupe (mile 396), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 423)
- Nature and outdoors: Yumbilla Falls (mile 122), Catarata Pabellón (mile 123)
- Museums and history: Wilca (mile 140), Ingatambo (mile 247), Túcume (mile 352), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 366), Úcupe (mile 396), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 423)
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
Catarata Pabellón
Named for the hill where it falls, Catarata Pabellón is a waterfall in Peru's Amazonas department with a drop of roughly 400 meters, one of the highest in Peru.
Wilca
Wilca is an archaeological site in Peru's Amazonas Region, in the eastern part of Cajaruro District, Utcubamba Province, near the border with Bongará Province.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
From Moyobamba to other places in Peru
- Moyobamba to Churin
- Moyobamba to Oxapampa
- Moyobamba to Máncora
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Cajabamba
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Moyobamba to Malabrigo?
About 10 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 466 miles.
What is the driving distance from Moyobamba to Malabrigo?
About 466 miles (750 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 Moyobamba to Malabrigo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Moyobamba to Malabrigo?
In order: PE-5N, PE-04C, PE-04B, PE-1NJ, PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, LI-609 and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Moyobamba and Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 247, 0.4 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 366, 0.2 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 423, 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.