Pisco to Aguaytía is about 523 road miles (841 km): roughly 14 h 12 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 523 mi (841 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20C → LM-667 → PE-18 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pisco–Aguaytía drive in a few lines
PE-18 (170 mi) and PE-1SE (127 mi) carry about 57% of the 523 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Pisco to Aguaytía: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Ica |
| PE-1SE | 3–130 | 127 | Ica, Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 130–147 | 17 | Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 147–184 | 37 | Lima Province, Lima |
| connecting roads | 184–185 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-20C | 185–191 | 6 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 191–192 | 1 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 192–203 | 11 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 203–373 | 170 | Lima, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 373–386 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 386–473 | 87 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 473–522 | 49 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
| local roads | 522–523 | 1 | Ucayali |
- Mile 32 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 178 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 301 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 358 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 490 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
What to see on the way from Pisco to Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 22), Awkimarka (mile 377), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 509)
- Nature and outdoors: Medicinal Botanical Garden of Lima (mile 145), Lachay National Reserve (mile 205), Tingo María National Park (mile 458)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 22), Museo de la Electricidad (mile 133), Huaca Palomino (mile 147), Warawtampu (mile 331), Awkimarka (mile 377)
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Museo de la Electricidad
Set in Barranco, Lima, the Museo de la Electricidad is a science museum that presents an overview of electrical research in Peru.
Medicinal Botanical Garden of Lima
Next to the Ministry of Health headquarters in Jesús María District, the Medicinal Botanical Garden of Lima grows medicinal plants.
Huaca Palomino
On the left bank of the Rímac River in Lima's Palomino housing area, Huaca Palomino was part of the former Hacienda Pando and is oriented toward a guardian hill on the northern horizon.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Pisco to other places in Peru
- Pisco to Huaral
- Pisco to Barranca
- Pisco to Churin
- Pisco to Tarma
- Pisco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pisco to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pisco to Aguaytía?
About 14 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 523 miles.
How far is Aguaytía from Pisco by car?
About 523 miles (841 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 Pisco to Aguaytía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pisco to Aguaytía use?
In order: PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20C, LM-667, PE-18, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pisco and Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 22, 0.6 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 377, 0.3 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 509, 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.