The Wayro route from Pucallpa to Casma is 525 miles (845 km), about 13 h 40 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 525 mi (845 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-3NE → PE-14A |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pucallpa–Casma drive in a few lines
PE-3N (181 mi) and PE-18C (116 mi) carry about 57% of the 525 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pucallpa to Casma
| 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-3N | 384–434 | 50 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 434–436 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 436–522 | 86 | Áncash |
| local roads | 522–525 | 3 | Áncash |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 340 of this route: Huánuco → Áncash (region line)
Places worth a stop between Pucallpa and Casma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 232), Mazur (mile 277), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 434), Pallka (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 232), Mazur (mile 277), Sahuay (mile 304), Hatun Machay (mile 389), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 434), Pallka (mile 496)
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.
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.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
Mazur
Mazur is an archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco department, close to the town of Chavinillo.
Sahuay
Sahuay, also spelled Saway, is an archaeological zone in Peru listed among the sites along this route.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Mirador de Rataquenua
From this natural lookout on Rataquenua hill, at about 3,314 meters on the southeast side of Huaraz, you can see the city and part of the snowcapped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
When you get to Casma
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
Sechin Alto
Dating to the Early Formative period, Sechin Alto is a massive architectural complex in Casma Province, Ancash, on the left bank of the Sechín River east of the town of Sechín.
Manchan
Manchan is an archaeological site on a sandy plain beside farmland in the Casma Valley, 9.5 km from the ocean, occupied in the Late Intermediate and Late Horizon periods.
More drives to Casma
- Barranca to Casma
- Huaral to Casma
- Lima to Casma
- Cerro de Pasco to Casma
- Huánuco to Casma
- Tocache to Casma
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 Casma?
About 13 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 525 miles.
How far is Casma from Pucallpa by car?
About 525 miles (845 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 Casma 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 Casma use?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, PE-3NE and PE-14A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucallpa to Casma?
Closest to the road: Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 113, 0.3 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 232, 0.3 mi from the route); Archaeological Museum of Ancash (museum, mile 434, 0.2 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.