The Wayro route from Pucallpa to Cajabamba is 537 miles (865 km), about 17 h 18 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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 537 mi (865 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 17 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-12A → AN-558 → AN-509 → AN-507 → PE-3N → LI-943 → LI-938 → LI-115 → LI-116 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, San Martín, La Libertad, Áncash, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Pucallpa to Cajabamba drive plays out
PE-12A (157 mi) and PE-18C (116 mi) carry about 51% of the 537 miles. It runs through 6 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, San Martín, La Libertad, Áncash, Cajamarca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pucallpa and Cajabamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 1–117 | 116 | Ucayali |
| PE-5N | 117–224 | 107 | Ucayali, Huánuco, San Martín |
| PE-12A | 224–381 | 157 | San Martín, Huánuco, La Libertad, Áncash |
| AN-558 | 381–411 | 30 | Áncash |
| local roads | 411–421 | 10 | Áncash |
| AN-509 | 421–430 | 9 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 430–434 | 4 | Áncash |
| AN-507 | 434–441 | 7 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 441–442 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 442–467 | 25 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| LI-943 | 467–473 | 6 | La Libertad |
| LI-938 | 473–488 | 15 | La Libertad |
| LI-115 | 488–492 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-116 | 492–500 | 8 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 500–537 | 37 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
- Mile 253 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 345 of this route: Huánuco → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 351 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 452 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 529 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Places worth a stop between Pucallpa and Cajabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Cerro Miraflores (mile 506)
- Nature and outdoors: Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113)
- Museums and history: Viracochapampa (mile 506), Cerro Miraflores (mile 506)
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.
Viracochapampa
Viracochapampa holds the remains of a pre-Inca building complex in Peru that served as one of the administrative centers of the Wari culture.
Cerro Miraflores
About 1.1 km northwest of Huamachuco, Cerro Miraflores is an archaeological site in the Huamachuco district of Sánchez Carrión province, La Libertad.
More drives to Cajabamba
- Trujillo to Cajabamba
- Casma to Cajabamba
- Caraz to Cajabamba
- Huaraz to Cajabamba
- Barranca to Cajabamba
- Sullana to Cajabamba
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 does it take to drive from Pucallpa to Cajabamba?
About 17 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
How far is Cajabamba from Pucallpa by car?
About 537 miles (865 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 Cajabamba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pucallpa to Cajabamba?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-12A, AN-558, AN-509, AN-507, PE-3N, LI-943, LI-938, LI-115 and LI-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pucallpa and Cajabamba?
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); Cerro Miraflores (archaeological site, mile 506, 0.9 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.