Sullana to Juanjuí is about 559 road miles (899 km): roughly 13 h 14 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.”
| Distance | 559 mi (899 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-04C → PE-5N → SM-101 → SM-100 → SM-102 → SM-839 |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Sullana–Juanjuí drive in a few lines
PE-5N (200 mi) and PE-1NJ (105 mi) carry about 55% of the 559 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Sullana to Juanjuí
| 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-04C | 243–271 | 28 | Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 271–466 | 195 | Amazonas, San Martín |
| SM-101 | 466–476 | 10 | San Martín |
| local roads | 476–479 | 3 | San Martín |
| SM-101 | 479–491 | 12 | San Martín |
| SM-100 | 491–501 | 10 | San Martín |
| SM-102 | 501–543 | 42 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 543–548 | 5 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 548–553 | 5 | San Martín |
| local roads | 553–559 | 6 | San Martín |
- Mile 92 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 139 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 375 of this route: Amazonas → San Martín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Sullana and Juanjuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Piura Cathedral (mile 24), Ingatambo (mile 194), St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 441)
- Nature and outdoors: Ñaupe-Racalí Forest (mile 96), Catarata Pabellón (mile 318), Yumbilla Falls (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Piura Cathedral (mile 24), Ingatambo (mile 194), Wilca (mile 301), St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (mile 441)
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.
Wilca
Wilca is an archaeological site in Peru's Amazonas Region, in the eastern part of Cajaruro District, Utcubamba Province, near the border with Bongará Province.
Catarata Pabellón
Named for the hill where it falls, Catarata Pabellón is a waterfall in Peru's Amazonas department with a drop of roughly 400 meters, one of the highest in Peru.
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
More drives to Juanjuí
- Yurimaguas to Juanjuí
- Huánuco to Juanjuí
- Huaral to Juanjuí
- Lima to Juanjuí
- Barranca to Juanjuí
- Huancayo to Juanjuí
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 Juanjuí?
About 13 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
How far is Juanjuí from Sullana by car?
About 559 miles (899 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 Juanjuí drive?
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 Juanjuí use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N, PE-04C, PE-5N, SM-101, SM-100, SM-102 and SM-839. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sullana to Juanjuí?
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); St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba (cathedral, mile 441, 0.9 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.