Plan on about 9 h 32 min of driving for the 419-mile (674 km) trip from Piura to Moyobamba, 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.”
| Distance | 419 mi (674 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-04C → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Piura–Moyobamba drive in a few lines
PE-5N (168 mi) and PE-1NJ (105 mi) carry about 65% of the 419 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Piura to Moyobamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Piura |
| PE-1NJ | 3–108 | 105 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 108–146 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 146–221 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca |
| PE-04C | 221–249 | 28 | Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 249–417 | 168 | Amazonas, San Martín |
| local roads | 417–419 | 2 | San Martín |
- Mile 70 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 353 of this route: Amazonas → San Martín (region line)
What to see on the way from Piura to Moyobamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ingatambo (mile 173)
- Nature and outdoors: Ñaupe-Racalí Forest (mile 73), Catarata Pabellón (mile 296), Yumbilla Falls (mile 297)
- Museums and history: Ingatambo (mile 173), Wilca (mile 279)
Ñaupe-Racalí Forest
The Ñaupe-Racalí Forest is an equatorial dry forest and ecological corridor along the northeastern edge of Olmos District in Lambayeque, northern Peru.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Wilca
Wilca is an archaeological site in Peru's Amazonas Region, in the eastern part of Cajaruro District, Utcubamba Province, near the border with Bongará Province.
Catarata Pabellón
Named for the hill where it falls, Catarata Pabellón is a waterfall in Peru's Amazonas department with a drop of roughly 400 meters, one of the highest in Peru.
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
Once you reach Moyobamba
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
More drives to Moyobamba
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- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Trujillo to Moyobamba
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
From Piura to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Piura to Moyobamba?
About 9 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 419 miles.
How far is Moyobamba from Piura by car?
About 419 miles (674 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 Piura to Moyobamba 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 Piura to Moyobamba use?
In order: PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N, PE-04C and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Piura and Moyobamba?
Closest to the road: Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 173, 0.4 mi from the route); Wilca (archaeological site, mile 279, 3 mi from the route); Catarata Pabellón (waterfall, mile 296, 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.