Plan on about 4 h 17 min of driving for the 171-mile (276 km) trip from Pichilemu to Valle Nevado, before any stops.
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 | 171 mi (276 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | I-80-G → I-62-G → G-62-I → G-60 → G-21 → G-251 |
| Regions on the route | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Pichilemu to Valle Nevado is like
G-60 (23 mi) and G-21 (19 mi) carry about 25% of the 171 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pichilemu to Valle Nevado
| 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 |
| G-251 | 163–171 | 8 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
- Mile 52 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
Places worth a stop between Pichilemu and Valle Nevado
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Jedimar (mile 126), Teatro Parque Cousiño (mile 129), Teatro del Puente (mile 132), Museo de la Moda (mile 137)
- Museums and history: St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla (mile 85), Museo del Carmen de Maipú (mile 121), Museo Jedimar (mile 126), Museo de la Moda (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.
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.
Museo Jedimar
Founded in 2010 in the Chuchunco area of Estación Central, Santiago, Museo Jedimar is a private car museum built around the vehicle collection of transport businessman Jesús Diez Martínez.
Teatro Parque Cousiño
Teatro Parque Cousiño is a building by Horacio Guzmán and Manuel Cifuentes, the latter the son of Chilean politician Abdón Cifuentes and the first architect to graduate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Teatro del Puente
Built over the Vicente Huidobro bridge across the Mapocho River in Santiago, the Teatro del Puente sits between the Purísima and Pío Nono bridges.
Museo de la Moda
The Museo de la Moda is a private museum that collects and displays clothing worn by celebrities from around the world; it opened in July 2007.
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.
More drives to Valle Nevado
- Santiago, Chile to Valle Nevado
- Algarrobo to Valle Nevado
- Valparaíso to Valle Nevado
- Viña del Mar to Valle Nevado
- Reñaca to Valle Nevado
- Coquimbo to Valle Nevado
From Pichilemu to other places in Chile
- Pichilemu to Reñaca
- Pichilemu to El Colorado
- Pichilemu to Portillo
- 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 Valle Nevado?
About 4 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 171 miles.
How far is Valle Nevado from Pichilemu by car?
About 171 miles (276 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 Valle Nevado?
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 Valle Nevado use?
In order: I-80-G, I-62-G, G-62-I, G-60, G-21 and G-251. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pichilemu and Valle Nevado?
Closest to the road: Museo Jedimar (automobile museum, mile 126, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro Parque Cousiño (theater, mile 129, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro del Puente (theater, mile 132, 0.2 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.