Plan on about 59 min of driving for the 32-mile (51 km) trip from Písac to Maras, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Písac to Maras drive plays out
PE-28B (24 mi) and PE-28F (5 mi) carry about 91% of the 32 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Písac to Maras: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–24 | 24 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 24–29 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 29–32 | 3 | Cusco |
Where to stop on the way to Maras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 7), Urco (mile 14), Inkariy Museum (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 7), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 9), Urco (mile 14), Inkariy Museum (mile 14), Machu Colca (mile 20)
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
When you get to Maras
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
More drives to Maras
- Abancay to Maras
- Andahuaylas to Maras
- Ayacucho, Peru to Maras
- Nazca to Maras
- Huancavelica to Maras
- Ica to Maras
From Písac to other places in Peru
- Písac to Mollepata
- Písac to Cachora
- Písac to Huacachina
- Písac to Chinchero
- Písac to Kiteni
- Písac to Lampa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Písac to Maras?
About 59 min of driving without stops, over 32 miles.
How far is Maras from Písac by car?
About 32 miles (51 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 Písac to Maras?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Písac to Maras?
In order: PE-28B and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Písac and Maras?
Closest to the road: Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Urco (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.3 mi from the route); Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 14, 0.1 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.