Pichilemu to Portillo is about 222 road miles (358 km): roughly 5 h 8 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.”
| Distance by road | 222 mi (358 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-80-G → I-62-G → G-62-I → G-60 → E-57 → E-61 → E-773 |
| Regions on the route | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Pichilemu to Portillo drive plays out
G-60 (23 mi) and I-62-G (16 mi) carry about 18% of the 222 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Pichilemu to Portillo: the road sequence
| 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 | 89–172 | 83 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 172–176 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 176–178 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| E-61 | 178–184 | 6 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 184–218 | 34 | Valparaíso |
| E-773 | 218–222 | 4 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 52 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
What to see on the way from Pichilemu to Portillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (mile 171)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 143), Colina Thermal Baths (mile 150), Lobo Thermal Baths (mile 185), Río Blanco National Reserve (mile 197)
- Museums and history: St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla (mile 85), Votive Temple of Maipú (mile 121), Museo del Carmen de Maipú (mile 121)
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Melipilla, Chile, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Melipilla.
Votive Temple of Maipú
Also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Votive Temple of Maipú is a Catholic church in the Chilean commune of Maipú.
Museo del Carmen de Maipú
In the Maipú district of Santiago, Museo del Carmen de Maipú is a private museum of history, religion and art that preserves and exhibits pieces of Chile's cultural heritage.
Laguna Piedra Roja
Laguna Piedra Roja is an artificial lagoon in Chicureo, in the Colina commune of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region.
Colina Thermal Baths
In the north of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region, the Colina Thermal Baths (Baños de Colina) are hot springs on the Colina River used for both medicinal and tourist purposes.
Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes
Pilgrims come to the Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes in Rinconada, Valparaíso Region, to venerate the relics of Saint Teresa of the Andes, Chile's first saint. The shrine was built to receive thousands of the faithful.
Lobo Thermal Baths
Thermal springs in Chile's Valparaíso Region, the Lobo Thermal Baths (Baños de Lobo) are used for both therapeutic soaking and tourism.
Río Blanco National Reserve
Río Blanco National Reserve is a protected area in Chile's Valparaíso Region, about 60 kilometers northeast of Santiago.
More drives to Portillo
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- Valparaíso to Portillo
- Algarrobo to Portillo
- Coquimbo to Portillo
From Pichilemu to other places in Chile
- Pichilemu to Reñaca
- Pichilemu to El Colorado
- Pichilemu to Valle Nevado
- Pichilemu to Vicuña
- Pichilemu to Pisco Elqui
- Pichilemu to Punta de Choros
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pichilemu to Portillo?
About 5 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 222 miles.
How far is Portillo from Pichilemu by car?
About 222 miles (358 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 Portillo 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 Portillo use?
In order: I-80-G, I-62-G, G-62-I, G-60, E-57, E-61 and E-773. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pichilemu to Portillo?
Closest to the road: Votive Temple of Maipú (monument, mile 121, 1 mi from the route); Museo del Carmen de Maipú (private museum, mile 121, 1 mi from the route); Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 171, 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.