Plan on about 3 h 52 min of driving for the 103-mile (166 km) trip from Quillabamba to Maras, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 103 mi (166 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Quillabamba to Maras: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (93 mi) carries about 90% of the 103 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Quillabamba to Maras
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–93 | 93 | Cusco |
| local roads | 93–103 | 10 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Quillabamba to Maras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Templo del Sol (mile 89), Inkapintay (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Templo del Sol (mile 89), Inkapintay (mile 90), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 93)
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
Templo del Sol
Templo del Sol sits in Ollantaytambo District, about 80 km northeast of Cusco and 40 km from Machu Picchu, at roughly 2,792 meters above sea level.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
Ñaupa Iglesia
Near Ollantaytambo, Ñaupa Iglesia is an Inca archaeological site regarded as a huaca and astronomical observatory, where imperial stonework blends with natural rock formations.
Arriving in Maras
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Ayawayq'u
Ayawayq'u, also known as Yukay or Kapillayuq, is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Yucay District of Urubamba Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Maras
- Abancay to Maras
- Andahuaylas to Maras
- Ayacucho, Peru to Maras
- Nazca to Maras
- Huancavelica to Maras
- Ica to Maras
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Yucay
- Quillabamba to Chinchero
- Quillabamba to Písac
- Quillabamba to Andahuaylillas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillabamba to Maras?
About 3 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 103 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quillabamba to Maras?
About 103 miles (166 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 Quillabamba to Maras?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Quillabamba and Maras?
Closest to the road: Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.2 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 90, 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.