Plan on about 7 h 34 min of driving for the 365-mile (587 km) trip from Santiago, Chile to Punta de Choros, before any stops.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Use caution when walking or driving at night, especially if alone.”
| Distance by road | 365 mi (587 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | D-110-C |
| Regions on the route | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Santiago to Punta de Choros
D-110-C (25 mi) carries about 7% of the 365 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santiago to Punta de Choros, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–339 | 339 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| D-110-C | 339–364 | 25 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 364–365 | 1 | Coquimbo |
- Mile 39 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 123 of this route: Valparaíso → Coquimbo (region line)
Places worth a stop between Santiago and Punta de Choros
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Japonés de La Serena (mile 293)
- Nature and outdoors: La Campana National Park (mile 63), Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 234), Parque Japonés de La Serena (mile 293)
- Museums and history: Faro Punta Tortuga (mile 286), Museo Cardenal Jorge Medina Estévez (mile 288)
La Campana National Park
In Chile's coastal range northwest of Santiago, La Campana National Park protects the Chilean palm that Charles Darwin studied on his 1834 visit. Trails climb toward Cerro La Campana, and the park also holds petroglyphs and the Salto La Cortadera waterfall.
Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park
Near Ovalle in Chile's semi-arid north, Fray Jorge National Park shelters a fog-fed forest of species typical of southern Chile, such as olivillo and canelo. A short marked loop trail winds through it, and the park is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Faro Punta Tortuga
Punta Tortuga Lighthouse in Coquimbo was inaugurated on June 1, 1886, and is named for the point's turtle-like shape seen when entering Coquimbo Bay from the sea. It is still staffed.
Museo Cardenal Jorge Medina Estévez
Set behind the main altar of the Third Millennium Cross on El Vigía hill in Coquimbo, this museum is named for the Chilean cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez.
Parque Japonés de La Serena
Opened in 1994, La Serena's Japanese Park (Parque Jardín del Corazón) is a Japan-themed garden with plant and animal species from that country.
More drives to Punta de Choros
- Vicuña to Punta de Choros
- Reñaca to Punta de Choros
- Valparaíso to Punta de Choros
- Viña del Mar to Punta de Choros
- El Colorado to Punta de Choros
- Valle Nevado to Punta de Choros
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 Punta de Choros?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
How far is Punta de Choros from Santiago, Chile by car?
About 365 miles (587 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 Santiago, Chile to Punta de Choros?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Santiago and Punta de Choros?
Closest to the road: Faro Punta Tortuga (lighthouse, mile 286, 2 mi from the route); Museo Cardenal Jorge Medina Estévez (history museum, mile 288, 1 mi from the route); Parque Japonés de La Serena (park, mile 293, 0.3 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.