The Wayro route from Santiago, Chile to Pichilemu is 129 miles (208 km), about 2 h 53 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Secondary and mountain roads may be poorly maintained, poorly lit, and may lack guardrails.”
| Distance by road | 129 mi (208 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | G-60 → G-62-I → I-62-G → I-80-G |
| Regions on the route | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Santiago to Pichilemu is like
G-60 (18 mi) and I-62-G (16 mi) carry about 26% of the 129 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santiago to Pichilemu
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–45 | 45 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-60 | 45–63 | 18 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 63–66 | 3 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-62-I | 66–76 | 10 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| I-62-G | 76–92 | 16 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| I-80-G | 92–107 | 15 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
| local roads | 107–129 | 22 | Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins |
- Mile 78 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
What to see on the way from Santiago to Pichilemu
Votive Temple of Maipú
Also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Votive Temple of Maipú is a Catholic church in the Chilean commune of Maipú.
Museo del Carmen de Maipú
In the Maipú district of Santiago, Museo del Carmen de Maipú is a private museum of history, religion and art that preserves and exhibits pieces of Chile's cultural heritage.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Melipilla, Chile, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Melipilla.
In Pichilemu itself
Laguna Petrel
Facing the old Pichilemu railway station, Petrel Lagoon is a coastal lagoon on Pichilemu beach whose water is largely seawater; it was once one of the town's main attractions.
Laguna El Ancho
On the outskirts of Pichilemu in the O'Higgins Region, Laguna El Ancho (also called Tranque El Ancho) is a body of water created by building a wall to store drinking water for the town.
Laguna El Perro
Laguna El Perro (Laguna del Perro) sits on the southern edge of Pichilemu in the O'Higgins Region, covering roughly 28 hectares with a maximum depth of about 11 meters.
More drives to Pichilemu
- Los Andes to Pichilemu
- Coquimbo to Pichilemu
- La Serena to Pichilemu
- Chillán to Pichilemu
- Los Ángeles to Pichilemu
- Concepción, Chile to Pichilemu
From Santiago to other places in Chile
- Santiago, Chile to Valparaíso
- Santiago, Chile to Quintay
- Santiago, Chile to Reñaca
- Santiago, Chile to La Serena
- Santiago, Chile to Vicuña
- Santiago, Chile to Pisco Elqui
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santiago, Chile to Pichilemu?
About 2 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 129 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santiago, Chile to Pichilemu?
About 129 miles (208 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 Santiago to Pichilemu drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Santiago to Pichilemu?
In order: G-60, G-62-I, I-62-G and I-80-G. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santiago and Pichilemu?
Closest to the road: Votive Temple of Maipú (monument, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Museo del Carmen de Maipú (private museum, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); St. Joseph's Cathedral, Melipilla (cathedral, mile 44, 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.