Pisco to Tarma is about 273 road miles (440 km): roughly 7 h 54 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 273 mi (440 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-22 → LM-618 → JU-656 → PE-22B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Pisco to Tarma drive plays out
PE-1SE (127 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 81% of the 273 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Lima, Lima Province, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pisco to Tarma
| 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 |
| JU-656 | 247–268 | 21 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 268–273 | 5 | 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)
Stops between Pisco and Tarma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): La Centinela (mile 22), Huaca Malena (mile 78), National Museum of Peru (mile 124), Museum Transformers (mile 133), Puruchuco (mile 142), San Juan de Pariachi (mile 147)
- Nature and outdoors: Naplo (mile 104)
- Museums and history: La Centinela (mile 22), Huaca Malena (mile 78), National Museum of Peru (mile 124), Museum Transformers (mile 133), Huaca La Merced (mile 136), Puruchuco (mile 142), San Juan de Pariachi (mile 147)
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.
Naplo
Naplo is a beach in Pucusana District, Lima Province, known for its calm water.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Museum Transformers
Museum Transformers (Museo Transformers) is a privately run museum located in the city of Lima, 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.
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.
Puruchuco
Puruchuco, in Lima's Ate District, is an archaeological site that served as an administrative center during the Inca period.
San Juan de Pariachi
A former Inca administrative center in Lima's Ate district, San Juan de Pariachi is an archaeological site made up of three groups of structures.
Once you reach Tarma
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, 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 Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Lima to Tarma
- Huánuco to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Pucallpa to Tarma
From Pisco to other places in Peru
- Pisco to Huaral
- Pisco to Barranca
- Pisco to Churin
- Pisco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pisco to La Merced
- Pisco to Oxapampa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pisco to Tarma?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 273 miles.
How far is Tarma from Pisco by car?
About 273 miles (440 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 Pisco to Tarma?
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 Tarma?
In order: PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-22, LM-618, JU-656 and PE-22B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pisco and Tarma?
Closest to the road: Museum Transformers (private museum, mile 133, 0.2 mi from the route); Puruchuco (archaeological site, mile 142, 0.4 mi from the route); San Juan de Pariachi (archaeological site, mile 147, 0.5 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.