By road, Pucallpa and Barranca are about 469 miles (754 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 31 min of driving.
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 | 469 mi (754 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-3NE → PE-16 → PE-1N |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Pucallpa to Barranca drive plays out
PE-3N (131 mi) and PE-18C (116 mi) carry about 53% of the 469 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Áncash, Lima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pucallpa to Barranca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 1–117 | 116 | Ucayali |
| PE-5N | 117–149 | 32 | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 149–232 | 83 | Huánuco |
| connecting roads | 232–234 | 2 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 234–365 | 131 | Huánuco, Áncash |
| PE-3NE | 365–384 | 19 | Áncash |
| PE-16 | 384–460 | 76 | Áncash, Lima |
| PE-1N | 460–467 | 7 | Lima |
| local roads | 467–469 | 2 | Lima |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 340 of this route: Huánuco → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 437 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Pucallpa and Barranca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Kotosh (mile 236), Mazur (mile 277), Auquilohuagra (mile 288)
- Nature and outdoors: Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 159), Tingo María National Park (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Kotosh (mile 236), Mazur (mile 277), Auquilohuagra (mile 288), Paramonga (mile 460)
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.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
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.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Mazur
Mazur is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco department, close to the town of Chavinillo.
Auquilohuagra
Auquilohuagra is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco Region, in the Obas District of Yarowilca Province.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Once you reach Barranca
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Pativilca, this museum occupies the house where Simón Bolívar kept his headquarters in 1823, showing paintings, books and objects from his era.
More drives to Barranca
- Huaral to Barranca
- Lima to Barranca
- Huánuco to Barranca
- Huancayo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Huaraz to Barranca
From Pucallpa to other places in Peru
- Pucallpa to Tarapoto
- Pucallpa to Yurimaguas
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Pucallpa to Huaral
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pucallpa to Barranca?
About 12 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pucallpa to Barranca?
About 469 miles (754 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 Pucallpa to Barranca 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 Pucallpa to Barranca use?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, PE-3NE, PE-16 and PE-1N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucallpa to Barranca?
Closest to the road: Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 113, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 113, 0.3 mi from the route); Kotosh (archaeological site, mile 236, 0.1 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.