Sullana to Chota is about 287 road miles (462 km): roughly 5 h 58 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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 | 287 mi (462 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-06A → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Sullana–Chota drive in a few lines
PE-1N (150 mi) and PE-06A (107 mi) carry about 90% of the 287 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Sullana and Chota
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Piura |
| PE-1N | 2–152 | 150 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 152–158 | 6 | Lambayeque |
| PE-06A | 158–265 | 107 | Lambayeque, Cajamarca |
| PE-3N | 265–285 | 20 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 285–287 | 2 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 91 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Lambayeque → Cajamarca (region line)
Places worth a stop between Sullana and Chota
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 23), Brüning Museum (mile 147), Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 168)
- Museums and history: Brüning Museum (mile 147), Ventarron (mile 160), Cerro Pátapo ruins (mile 168), Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá (mile 170), Pampa Grande (mile 180)
- With kids: Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (mile 23)
Humedal de Santa Julia
On the west side of Piura, the 12-hectare Santa Julia wetland collects rainwater from nearby areas and supports a range of plants and wildlife, including wild birds.
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.
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.
Ventarron
Near Chiclayo in Lambayeque, Ventarrón is the site of a 4,500-year-old temple with painted murals, excavated in 2007 and used by cultures from the Early Cupisnique to the Moche.
Cerro Pátapo ruins
Near present-day Chiclayo, the Cerro Pátapo ruins are the remains of a pre-Columbian city built mainly by the Wari culture, which flourished from 350 to 1000 CE.
Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá
In Peru's Lambayeque region, Huaca Santa Rosa de Pucalá is an archaeological site holding the remains of a pre-Inca ceremonial center.
Pampa Grande
East of Chiclayo on the south bank of the Chancay-Lambayeque River, Pampa Grande is an archaeological site in the Lambayeque Valley of northern Peru.
More drives to Chota
From Sullana to other places in Peru
- Sullana to Huanchaco
- Sullana to Casma
- Sullana to Moyobamba
- Sullana to Caraz
- Sullana to Huaraz
- Sullana to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sullana to Chota?
About 5 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 287 miles.
How far is Chota from Sullana by car?
About 287 miles (462 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 Sullana to Chota?
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 Sullana to Chota use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-06A 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 Chota?
Closest to the road: Parque ecológico Kurt Beer (zoo, mile 23, 0.6 mi from the route); Brüning Museum (archaeological museum, mile 147, 0.1 mi from the route); Cerro Pátapo ruins (archaeological site, mile 168, 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.