Plan on about 9 h 5 min of driving for the 295-mile (475 km) trip from Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco, 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.”
| Total distance | 295 mi (475 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PA-558 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pucallpa–Cerro de Pasco drive in a few lines
PE-18C (116 mi) and PE-18A (86 mi) carry about 68% of the 295 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco, road by road
| 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 | 149–235 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 235–288 | 53 | Huánuco, Pasco |
| PA-558 | 288–295 | 7 | Pasco |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 268 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
What to see on the way from Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ducha del Diablo (mile 112), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Huanacaure (mile 162), Awkimarka (mile 244), Hatun Uchku (mile 248), Markapukyu (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Ducha del Diablo (mile 112), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 159), Tingo María National Park (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Huanacaure (mile 162), Awkimarka (mile 244), Hatun Uchku (mile 248), Guellayhuasin (mile 272), Markapukyu (mile 278)
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
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.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco 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.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
From Pucallpa to other places in Peru
- Pucallpa to Tarapoto
- Pucallpa to Yurimaguas
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 295 miles.
How far is Cerro de Pasco from Pucallpa by car?
About 295 miles (475 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 Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco?
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 Cerro de Pasco use?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N and PA-558. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 112, 0.2 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 113, 0.3 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 248, 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.