Plan on about 11 h 15 min of driving for the 457-mile (735 km) trip from Sullana to Caraz, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Total distance | 457 mi (735 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → PE-12 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Sullana to Caraz drive plays out
PE-1N (308 mi) and PE-3N (66 mi) carry about 82% of the 457 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Sullana and Caraz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Piura |
| PE-1N | 2–152 | 150 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 152–153 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| local roads | 153–157 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 157–188 | 31 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 188–199 | 11 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 199–206 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 206–208 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 208–214 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 214–217 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 217–269 | 52 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 269–279 | 10 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 279–347 | 68 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 347–352 | 5 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| PE-12 | 352–391 | 39 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 391–457 | 66 | Áncash |
- Mile 91 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 183 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 349 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Caraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 23), Brüning Museum (mile 147), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 153), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 204), Cañón del Pato (mile 409)
- Nature and outdoors: Calipuy National Reserve (mile 387), Cañón del Pato (mile 409)
- Museums and history: Centro histórico de Piura (mile 25), Brüning Museum (mile 147), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 153), Farfán Archaeological Site (mile 204), Huacas de Moche Museum (mile 280)
- With kids: Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 23)
Parque ecológico Kurt Beer
Covering 75 hectares in Piura, Parque ecológico Kurt Beer includes a zoo with spectacled bears, monkeys, deer and red-headed parrots; the nearby Santa Julia wetland hosts around 90 bird species.
Centro histórico de Piura
The founding core of Piura, its historic center lies between Bolognesi, Loreto and San Teodoro avenues and the Piura River and was declared Cultural Heritage of Peru in 1987.
Brüning Museum
Two blocks from Lambayeque's main square, the Brüning Museum opened in 1966 and grew from the collections of German researcher Hans Heinrich Brüning.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
Farfán Archaeological Site
Farfán is an archaeological complex in Guadalupe district, Pacasmayo province, in Peru's La Libertad department.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
Huacas de Moche Museum
Opened in June 2010 in La Libertad, the Huacas de Moche Museum was later renamed Museo Santiago Uceda Castillo in honor of its late director.
Calipuy National Reserve
Set aside mainly to protect guanaco populations, Calipuy National Reserve is a protected area in Peru's La Libertad region.
Cañón del Pato
Carved by the Santa River where the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra come closest, Cañón del Pato is a narrow river canyon in the Áncash region.
When you get to Caraz
Tumshukayko
Near Caraz in Ancash's Huaylas Province, Tumshukayko is a pre-Inca archaeological site discovered only recently and still under research.
Caraz Museum
The Caraz Museum, officially the Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera, is a municipal museum in Caraz district, Huaylas Province, in Peru's Ancash region.
More drives to Caraz
- Huaraz to Caraz
- Casma to Caraz
- Barranca to Caraz
- Huánuco to Caraz
- Huaral to Caraz
- Cerro de Pasco to Caraz
From Sullana to other places in Peru
- Sullana to Huanchaco
- Sullana to Casma
- Sullana to Moyobamba
- Sullana to Huaraz
- Sullana to Barranca
- Sullana to Juanjuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sullana to Caraz?
About 11 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 457 miles.
How far is Caraz from Sullana by car?
About 457 miles (735 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 Sullana to Caraz drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Sullana to Caraz?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ, PE-12 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sullana to Caraz?
Closest to the road: Brüning Museum (archaeological museum, mile 147, 0.1 mi from the route); Farfán Archaeological Site (archaeological site, mile 204, 0.3 mi from the route); Cañón del Pato (canyon, mile 409, 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.