Pichilemu to Pisco Elqui is about 454 road miles (730 km): roughly 9 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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 | 454 mi (730 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-80-G → I-62-G → G-62-I → G-948 → F-962-G → F-90-G → F-50 → D-201 → D-485 |
| Regions on the route | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pichilemu–Pisco Elqui drive in a few lines
I-62-G (16 mi) and F-50 (16 mi) carry about 7% of the 454 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pichilemu to Pisco Elqui
| 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 |
| local roads | 63–93 | 30 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| G-948 | 93–97 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| F-962-G | 97–110 | 13 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| F-90-G | 110–116 | 6 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 116–124 | 8 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| F-50 | 124–140 | 16 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 140–141 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 141–166 | 25 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 166–168 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 168–391 | 223 | Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| connecting roads | 391–392 | 1 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 392–404 | 12 | Coquimbo |
| connecting roads | 404–405 | 1 | Coquimbo |
| D-201 | 405–409 | 4 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 409–441 | 32 | Coquimbo |
| D-485 | 441–454 | 13 | Coquimbo |
- Mile 52 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 71 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 119 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Valparaíso → Coquimbo (region line)
Stops between Pichilemu and Pisco Elqui
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio (mile 88), Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (mile 159), Parque Japonés de La Serena (mile 391)
- Nature and outdoors: El Yali National Reserve (mile 80), Parque Tricao (mile 81), Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio (mile 88), Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 332), Parque Japonés de La Serena (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio (mile 88), Panul Lighthouse (mile 89), Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (mile 159)
- With kids: La Serena Zoo (mile 406)
El Yali National Reserve
A Ramsar-listed coastal wetland, El Yali National Reserve covers about 5.2 square kilometers in the southern part of Chile's Valparaíso Region.
Parque Tricao
On the coast of Santo Domingo, in the Valparaíso Region, Parque Tricao is a private nature reserve that is open to the public.
Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio
Known until 2015 as the municipal museum of natural sciences and archaeology, San Antonio's natural history and history museum grew from an idea backed by the city's mayor and cultural office.
Panul Lighthouse
North of the port city of San Antonio, Panul Lighthouse (Faro Punta Panul) belongs to Chile's lighthouse network and is still a staffed light.
Viña Casas del Bosque
Founded in 1993 in the Casablanca Valley, Viña Casas del Bosque is a winery growing cool-climate grapes like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, with restaurants Tanino and Casa Mirador on site.
Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota
Quillota's history and archaeology museum occupies the Casa Colonial, a building declared a National Monument, in the city of Quillota.
Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park
Near Ovalle in Chile's semi-arid north, Fray Jorge National Park shelters a fog-fed forest of species typical of southern Chile, such as olivillo and canelo. A short marked loop trail winds through it, and the park is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Parque Japonés de La Serena
Opened in 1994, La Serena's Japanese Park (Parque Jardín del Corazón) is a Japan-themed garden with plant and animal species from that country.
La Serena Zoo
Founded in 2006, La Serena Zoo is a privately run zoo in Chile's Coquimbo Region, set in the El Hinojal area on the road from La Serena to the Elqui Valley.
More drives to Pisco Elqui
- Coquimbo to Pisco Elqui
- Punta de Choros to Pisco Elqui
- Copiapó to Pisco Elqui
- Reñaca to Pisco Elqui
- Quintay to Pisco Elqui
- Algarrobo to Pisco Elqui
From Pichilemu to other places in Chile
- Pichilemu to Reñaca
- Pichilemu to El Colorado
- Pichilemu to Valle Nevado
- Pichilemu to Portillo
- Pichilemu to Vicuña
- Pichilemu to Punta de Choros
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pichilemu to Pisco Elqui?
About 9 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 454 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pichilemu to Pisco Elqui?
About 454 miles (730 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 Pisco Elqui drive?
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 Pichilemu to Pisco Elqui use?
In order: I-80-G, I-62-G, G-62-I, G-948, F-962-G, F-90-G, F-50, D-201 and D-485. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pichilemu and Pisco Elqui?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio (museum, mile 88, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (museum, mile 159, 0.9 mi from the route); Parque Japonés de La Serena (park, mile 391, 0.4 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.