Sullana to Huaraz is about 486 road miles (782 km): roughly 11 h 19 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 486 mi (782 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → PE-14A |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Sullana to Huaraz is like
PE-1N (333 mi) and PE-14A (86 mi) carry about 86% of the 486 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Sullana to Huaraz
| 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 | 347–370 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 370–372 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 372–397 | 25 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 397–483 | 86 | Áncash |
| local roads | 483–486 | 3 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sullana and Huaraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 147), Úcupe (mile 177), Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (mile 278), Pallka (mile 423)
- Museums and history: Museo Municipal Vicús (mile 25), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 147), Úcupe (mile 177), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 364), Mojeque (mile 400), Pallka (mile 423)
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.
Museo Municipal Vicús
Opened in 2001 in the city of Piura, the Museo Municipal Vicús is an archaeological museum with 2,700 pieces of the Vicús culture.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Úcupe
Úcupe, 39 km from Chiclayo near the Saña River, is an archaeological zone of the Moche and Sicán cultures, including Huaca Limón and Huaca El Pueblo, where the Lord of Úcupe was found.
Teatro Municipal de Trujillo
Located in Trujillo's historic center, Teatro Municipal de Trujillo is a theater with a capacity of 408 people.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
When you get to Huaraz
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Pumacayán
Sitting at 3,100 meters inside the city of Huaraz, Pumacayán is an archaeological site also known as cerro or morro de Pumacayán.
Waullac
Waullac is an archaeological site in the hamlet of Antaoko, in the Independencia District of Huaraz Province, in Peru's Áncash Region.
More drives to Huaraz
- Chimbote to Huaraz
- Huánuco to Huaraz
- Trujillo to Huaraz
- Lima to Huaraz
- Huancayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
From Sullana to other places in Peru
- Sullana to Huanchaco
- Sullana to Casma
- Sullana to Moyobamba
- Sullana to Caraz
- Sullana to Barranca
- Sullana to Juanjuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sullana to Huaraz?
About 11 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 486 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sullana to Huaraz?
About 486 miles (782 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 Huaraz?
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 Huaraz use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ and PE-14A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Sullana and Huaraz?
Closest to the road: Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 147, 0.2 mi from the route); Úcupe (archaeological site, mile 177, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Trujillo (theater, mile 278, 0.6 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.