The Wayro route from Pichilemu to El Colorado is 167 miles (268 km), about 3 h 58 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Secondary and mountain roads may be poorly maintained, poorly lit, and may lack guardrails.”
| Distance by road | 167 mi (268 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-80-G → I-62-G → G-62-I → G-60 → G-21 |
| Regions on the route | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Pichilemu–El Colorado drive in a few lines
G-60 (23 mi) and G-21 (19 mi) carry about 25% of the 167 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pichilemu to El Colorado, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| I-80-G | 22–37 | 15 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| I-62-G | 37–53 | 16 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-62-I | 53–63 | 10 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 63–65 | 2 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-60 | 65–88 | 23 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 89–127 | 38 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 127–128 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 128–144 | 16 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-21 | 144–163 | 19 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 163–167 | 4 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
- Mile 52 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
What to see on the way from Pichilemu to El Colorado
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chilean Historical and Military Museum (mile 129), Museo Violeta Parra (mile 133), Museo Ralli, Santiago de Chile (mile 137)
- Museums and history: St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla (mile 85), Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (mile 129), Chilean Historical and Military Museum (mile 129), Museo Violeta Parra (mile 133), Museo Ralli, Santiago de Chile (mile 137), Museum of Local Traditional Housing (mile 137)
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Melipilla, Chile, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Melipilla.
Santuario Padre Hurtado
The Santuario Padre Hurtado in Santiago holds the tomb of Saint Alberto Hurtado, and its museum at the main entrance covers his childhood, youth, belongings, Jesuit vocation and death.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Designed in Gothic Revival style by Brother Gerardo (Gustave Knockaert) and Huberto Boulangeot, this basilica stands in the Santiago commune.
Chilean Historical and Military Museum
Founded in 1895 and run by the Chilean Army, this Santiago museum of military history has occupied the 19th-century Alcázar, a former military academy and National Historic Monument, since 1997.
Museo Violeta Parra
In the commune and city of Santiago, Chile, Museo Violeta Parra is an art museum and cultural center.
Museo Ralli, Santiago de Chile
Located in Santiago, the Museo Ralli is a museum of contemporary Latin American art.
Museum of Local Traditional Housing
Also known as the Museum of Chilean Housing, the Museum of Local Traditional Housing sits in the Bosque Santiago area of Santiago's Parque Metropolitano.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pichilemu to El Colorado?
About 3 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 167 miles.
How far is El Colorado from Pichilemu by car?
About 167 miles (268 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 Pichilemu to El Colorado drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pichilemu to El Colorado?
In order: I-80-G, I-62-G, G-62-I, G-60 and G-21. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pichilemu to El Colorado?
Closest to the road: Chilean Historical and Military Museum (museum, mile 129, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Violeta Parra (art museum, mile 133, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Ralli, Santiago de Chile (private museum, mile 137, 0.6 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.