The Wayro route from Pucallpa to Tarma is 321 miles (516 km), about 10 h 24 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 321 mi (516 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-5NA → PE-22B |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Pucallpa to Tarma drive plays out
PE-5NA (154 mi) and PE-5N (61 mi) carry about 67% of the 321 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Pucallpa to Tarma, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 1–52 | 51 | Ucayali |
| PE-5N | 52–102 | 50 | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| PE-5NA | 102–256 | 154 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| PE-5N | 256–267 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 267–320 | 53 | Junín |
| local roads | 320–321 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 55 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 250 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
What to see on the way from Pucallpa to Tarma
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
In Peru's Pasco region, Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is a protected area preserving part of the rainforests and cloud forests of central Peru.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Arriving in Tarma
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Tarmatambo
Tarmatambo, also spelled Tarmatampu, is an archaeological site in the community of the same name in Tarma District, Junín Region, Peru.
More drives to Tarma
- Cerro de Pasco to Tarma
- Lima to Tarma
- Huánuco to Tarma
- Huaral to Tarma
- Barranca to Tarma
- Tarapoto to Tarma
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 Tarma?
About 10 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 321 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pucallpa to Tarma?
About 321 miles (516 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 Tarma 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 Tarma use?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-5NA and PE-22B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucallpa to Tarma?
Closest to the road: Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (national park of Peru, mile 222, 12 mi from the route); Catarata El Tirol (waterfall, mile 281, 2 mi from the route); Chiri Yaku (waterfall, mile 281, 5 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.