By road, Pisco and Cerro de Pasco are about 300 miles (482 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 6 min of driving.
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.”
| Distance by road | 300 mi (482 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-1N → PE-20A → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Pisco to Cerro de Pasco: the shape of the trip
PE-1SE (127 mi) and PE-20A (119 mi) carry about 82% of the 300 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pisco and Cerro de Pasco
| 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 | 147–152 | 5 | Lima Province |
| local roads | 152–169 | 17 | Lima Province |
| PE-20A | 169–288 | 119 | Lima Province, Lima, Junín, Pasco |
| PE-3N | 288–296 | 8 | Pasco |
| local roads | 296–300 | 4 | Pasco |
- Mile 32 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
- Mile 261 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
What to see on the way from Pisco to Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 22), Pachacamac site Museum (mile 122), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 145), Monumental Zone of Rímac (mile 145), Huaca Sinchi Roca (mile 155), Huaca Templo Con Con (mile 159), Buena Vista (mile 171), Huayllay National Sanctuary (mile 270)
- Nature and outdoors: La Herradura, Lima (mile 132), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 145)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 22), Pachacamac site Museum (mile 122), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 145), Monumental Zone of Rímac (mile 145), Huaca Sinchi Roca (mile 155), Huaca Templo Con Con (mile 159), Buena Vista (mile 171)
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.
Pachacamac site Museum
Inside the Pachacamac archaeological sanctuary, this Ministry of Culture site museum holds more than 6,500 registered pieces of ceramics, wood, metal and textiles, about 290 on display, including the Pachacamac Idol.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru
At the corner of Lampa and Ucayali streets in Lima's historic center, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru's museum displays archaeological, numismatic and art collections.
Monumental Zone of Rímac
In Lima, the capital of Peru, the Monumental Zone of Rímac (Zona Monumental del Rímac) is the historic quarter of the Rímac district.
Huaca Sinchi Roca
Huaca Sinchi Roca is an archaeological site located in the Comas district of Lima, Peru's capital.
Huaca Templo Con Con
Huaca Templo Con Con, also known as the Temple of Kon, is an archaeological zone in Lima's Carabayllo district that served as a religious center for the cult of the god Con.
Buena Vista
About an hour's drive north of Lima in the Chillón River Valley, Buena Vista is a 20-acre archaeological site in the Andean foothills of Santa Rosa de Quives District.
Huayllay National Sanctuary
On the Meseta de Bombón in Pasco, Huayllay National Sanctuary is known for the rock formations of the Huayllay rock forest and its native plants and animals.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
From Pisco to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pisco to Cerro de Pasco?
About 8 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 300 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pisco to Cerro de Pasco?
About 300 miles (482 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 Cerro de Pasco drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pisco to Cerro de Pasco?
In order: PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-1N, PE-20A and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pisco and Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Monumental Zone of Rímac (historic center, mile 145, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaca Sinchi Roca (archaeological site, mile 155, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaca Templo Con Con (archaeological site, mile 159, 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.