Pichilemu to Punta de Choros is about 463 road miles (745 km): roughly 10 h 7 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night, especially if alone.”
| Distance | 463 mi (745 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 7 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-110-C |
| Regions on the route | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Pichilemu to Punta de Choros: the shape of the trip
D-110-C (25 mi) and I-62-G (16 mi) carry about 9% of the 463 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 Punta de Choros
| 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 | 168–437 | 269 | Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| D-110-C | 437–462 | 25 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 462–463 | 1 | 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)
What to see on the way from Pichilemu to Punta de Choros
- 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), Lighthouse of 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), Laguna El Peral (mile 96), Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 332)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia Natural e Histórico de San Antonio (mile 88), Panul Lighthouse (mile 89), Museo Palmira Romano (mile 152), Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (mile 159), Lighthouse of La Serena (mile 391)
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.
Laguna El Peral
Laguna El Peral is a wetland in El Tabo, between Las Cruces and Playas Blancas, protected as a nature sanctuary since 1975 and managed by CONAF since 1983.
Museo Palmira Romano
Run by the municipality of Limache in the Valparaíso Region, the Museo Palmira Romano is a museum listed in Chile's museum registry.
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.
Lighthouse of La Serena
The Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena stands on the Avenida del Mar and is one of the most recognizable structures in the city.
More drives to Punta de Choros
- Vicuña to Punta de Choros
- Reñaca to Punta de Choros
- Valparaíso to Punta de Choros
- Viña del Mar to Punta de Choros
- Santiago, Chile to Punta de Choros
- El Colorado to Punta de Choros
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 Pisco Elqui
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pichilemu to Punta de Choros?
About 10 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 463 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pichilemu to Punta de Choros?
About 463 miles (745 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 Pichilemu to Punta de Choros?
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 Punta de Choros?
In order: I-80-G, I-62-G, G-62-I, G-948, F-962-G, F-90-G, F-50 and D-110-C. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pichilemu to Punta de Choros?
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); Lighthouse of La Serena (lighthouse, mile 391, 1 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.