Plan on about 12 h 11 min of driving for the 430-mile (692 km) trip from Pucallpa to Huaral, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 430 mi (692 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-18 → LM-667 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Pucallpa to Huaral is like
PE-18 (170 mi) and PE-18C (116 mi) carry about 67% of the 430 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pucallpa to Huaral
| 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 | 235–248 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 248–418 | 170 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| LM-667 | 418–430 | 12 | Lima |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 158), Shillacoto (mile 233), Awkimarka (mile 244), Hatun Uchku (mile 248)
- Nature and outdoors: Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 158), Tingo María National Park (mile 163), Lachay National Reserve (mile 416)
- Museums and history: Shillacoto (mile 233), Awkimarka (mile 244), Hatun Uchku (mile 248), Warawtampu (mile 291)
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.
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
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.
Shillacoto
Shillacoto is an archaeological site in the Huánuco district of Peru's Huánuco Region, excavated between 1967 and 1969 under the direction of Chiaki Kano.
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.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Huaral
- Lima to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Chiclayo to Huaral
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 Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pucallpa to Huaral?
About 12 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 430 miles.
How far is Huaral from Pucallpa by car?
About 430 miles (692 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 Huaral 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 Huaral?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, PE-18 and LM-667. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucallpa to Huaral?
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); Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 158, 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.