Moyobamba to Máncora is about 531 road miles (854 km): roughly 11 h 0 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 | 531 mi (854 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-04C → PE-04B → PE-1NJ → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura, Lambayeque |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Moyobamba to Máncora: the shape of the trip
PE-5N (196 mi) and PE-1N (109 mi) carry about 57% of the 531 miles. It runs through 5 regions: San Martín, Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura, Lambayeque. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Moyobamba to Máncora: the road sequence
| 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 | 311–416 | 105 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| connecting roads | 416–422 | 6 | Piura |
| PE-1N | 422–531 | 109 | Piura |
- 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 350 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
What to see on the way from Moyobamba to Máncora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ingatambo (mile 247), Piura Cathedral (mile 417), Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (mile 417)
- Nature and outdoors: Yumbilla Falls (mile 122), Catarata La Chinata (mile 123), Ñaupe-Racalí Forest (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Wilca (mile 140), Ingatambo (mile 247), Piura Cathedral (mile 417), Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (mile 417)
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 La Chinata
With a drop of 580 meters, Catarata La Chinata ranks as Peru's fourth-highest waterfall, set in the cloud forest of Cuispes District in the Amazonas region.
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.
Ñaupe-Racalí Forest
The Ñaupe-Racalí Forest is an equatorial dry forest and ecological corridor along the northeastern edge of Olmos District in Lambayeque, northern Peru.
Piura Cathedral
Piura Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, is a Catholic church in the city of Piura.
Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau
In Piura's historic center, this house museum is the home where Admiral Miguel Grau, known for his role in the War of the Pacific, was born on July 27, 1834.
More drives to Máncora
- Trujillo to Máncora
- Chimbote to Máncora
- Casma to Máncora
- Caraz to Máncora
- Chota to Máncora
- Cajamarca to Máncora
From Moyobamba to other places in Peru
- Moyobamba to Churin
- Moyobamba to Oxapampa
- Moyobamba to Malabrigo
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Cajabamba
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Moyobamba to Máncora?
About 11 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
What is the driving distance from Moyobamba to Máncora?
About 531 miles (854 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 Máncora 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 Máncora?
In order: PE-5N, PE-04C, PE-04B, PE-1NJ and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Moyobamba to Máncora?
Closest to the road: Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 247, 0.4 mi from the route); Piura Cathedral (cathedral, mile 417, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa Museo Gran Almirante Grau (museum, mile 417, 0.3 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.