The Wayro route from Pisco to La Merced is 322 miles (518 km), about 8 h 54 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 322 mi (518 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-22B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Pisco to La Merced: the shape of the trip
PE-1SE (127 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 69% of the 322 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pisco and La Merced
| 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 | 130–139 | 9 | Lima Province |
| local roads | 139–146 | 7 | Lima Province |
| PE-22 | 146–210 | 64 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-618 | 210–216 | 6 | Lima, Junín |
| PE-22 | 216–247 | 31 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 247–262 | 15 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 262–273 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 273–274 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 274–280 | 6 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 280–322 | 42 | Junín |
- Mile 32 of this route: Ica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 161 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Lima → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Pisco and La Merced
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 22), Huaca Malena (mile 78), Museo de Sitio Puruchuco (mile 142), Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (mile 145)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 22), Huaca Malena (mile 78), Museo de la Electricidad (mile 134), Huaca La Merced (mile 136), Huaca Túpac Amaru A (mile 138), Museo de Sitio Puruchuco (mile 142), Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (mile 145), Catedral de Tarma (mile 280)
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.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
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.
Huaca La Merced
Huaca La Merced is an archaeological site in Lima's Surquillo district, declared part of Peru's cultural heritage in 2002.
Huaca Túpac Amaru A
Huaca Túpac Amaru A is a rectangular platform in Lima's San Luis district, linked to the Lima and Ychsma cultures and once an administrative center controlling water from the Huatica canal.
Quinta de Presa
Quinta de Presa is a French-style country mansion built in the 18th century under Viceroy Manuel de Amat y Junyent, with a built area of 15,159 square meters.
Museo de Sitio Puruchuco
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture, the Puruchuco site museum (Museo de Sitio Arturo Jiménez Borja) in Lima's Ate district opened in 1960.
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes is a house museum in the Ate Vitarte district of Lima, Peru.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
More drives to La Merced
- Jauja to La Merced
- Lima to La Merced
- Tocache to La Merced
- Juanjuí to La Merced
- Tarapoto to La Merced
- Huancavelica to La Merced
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 Oxapampa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pisco to La Merced?
About 8 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 322 miles.
How far is La Merced from Pisco by car?
About 322 miles (518 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 La Merced 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 La Merced use?
In order: PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-22B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pisco and La Merced?
Closest to the road: La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 22, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo de Sitio Puruchuco (museum, mile 142, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (historic house museum, mile 145, 0.3 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.