Plan on about 14 h 43 min of driving for the 529-mile (851 km) trip from Nazca to Satipo, 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.”
| Total distance | 529 mi (851 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Nazca to Satipo is like
PE-1S (263 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 68% of the 529 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Nazca to Satipo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–34 | 33 | Ica |
| local roads | 34–38 | 4 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 38–268 | 230 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| connecting roads | 268–269 | 1 | Lima Province |
| local roads | 269–275 | 6 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 275–339 | 64 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 339–345 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 345–376 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 376–391 | 15 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 391–402 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 402–403 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 403–409 | 6 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 409–460 | 51 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 460–528 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 528–529 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 162 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Nazca and Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Nazca lines (mile 17), St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica (mile 88), La Centinela (mile 151), Chilca (mile 231), Puruchuco (mile 272)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata El Tirol (mile 447), Catarata Bayoz (mile 480)
- Museums and history: St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica (mile 88), La Centinela (mile 151), Chilca (mile 231), Puruchuco (mile 272), Catedral de Tarma (mile 409)
Nazca lines
Scratched into the Nazca Desert of southern Peru between 500 BC and 500 AD, the Nazca lines are geoglyphs made by removing surface pebbles to expose different-colored ground.
St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica
Also called Ica Cathedral, St. Jerome Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ica, Peru.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Chilca
Near the town of Chilca in Cañete province, this archaeological site holds remains of an early Archaic village uncovered in 1963 by Swiss archaeologist Frédéric Engel.
Quinta de Presa
Quinta de Presa is a French-style country mansion built in the 18th century under Viceroy Manuel de Amat y Junyent, with a built area of 15,159 square meters.
Puruchuco
Puruchuco, in Lima's Ate District, is an archaeological site that served as an administrative center during the Inca period.
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.
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 Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
From Nazca to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nazca to Satipo?
About 14 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Nazca to Satipo?
About 529 miles (851 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 Nazca to Satipo?
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 Nazca to Satipo use?
In order: PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, PE-3N, JU-645, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nazca to Satipo?
Closest to the road: La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 151, 0.6 mi from the route); Chilca (archaeological site, mile 231, 0.2 mi from the route); Puruchuco (archaeological site, mile 272, 0.5 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.