Sullana to Jaén is about 254 road miles (409 km): roughly 4 h 59 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.”
| Total distance | 254 mi (409 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Sullana to Jaén drive plays out
PE-1NJ (105 mi) and PE-3N (75 mi) carry about 71% of the 254 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sullana to Jaén, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Piura |
| PE-1N | 2–19 | 17 | Piura |
| connecting roads | 19–25 | 6 | Piura |
| PE-1NJ | 25–130 | 105 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 130–168 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 168–243 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 243–254 | 11 | Amazonas, Cajamarca |
- Mile 92 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 242 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 246 of this route: Amazonas → Cajamarca (region line)
Stops between Sullana and Jaén
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Piura Cathedral (mile 24), Ingatambo (mile 194)
- Nature and outdoors: Ñaupe-Racalí Forest (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Piura Cathedral (mile 24), Ingatambo (mile 194)
Piura Cathedral
Piura Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, is a Catholic church in the city of Piura.
Ñaupe-Racalí Forest
The Ñaupe-Racalí Forest is an equatorial dry forest and ecological corridor along the northeastern edge of Olmos District in Lambayeque, northern Peru.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
When you get to Jaén
Montegrande
In Jaén District, Cajamarca, Montegrande is an archaeological site with a spiral temple or enclosure built around 3000 BC.
More drives to Jaén
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 Jaén?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 254 miles.
How far is Jaén from Sullana by car?
About 254 miles (409 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 Jaén 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 Jaén?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Sullana and Jaén?
Closest to the road: Piura Cathedral (cathedral, mile 24, 0.2 mi from the route); Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 194, 0.4 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo (nature area, mile 240, 4 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.