The Wayro route from Tarapoto to Aguaytía is 330 miles (531 km), about 8 h 21 min of driving without 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.”
| Distance by road | 330 mi (531 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → SM-839 |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Tarapoto to Aguaytía
PE-5N (318 mi) and SM-839 (5 mi) carry about 98% of the 330 miles. It runs through 3 regions: San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tarapoto to Aguaytía, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 2–66 | 64 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 66–71 | 5 | San Martín |
| local roads | 71–76 | 5 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 76–330 | 254 | San Martín, Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 207 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 299 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tarapoto and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 316), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 316)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata de Pucayaquillo (mile 11), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 316)
Catarata de Pucayaquillo
Catarata de Pucayaquillo is a waterfall in the Shapaja District of San Martín Province, in Peru's San Martín region.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
- Barranca to Aguaytía
From Tarapoto to other places in Peru
- Tarapoto to Huánuco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Churin
- Tarapoto to Tarma
- Tarapoto to Jauja
- Tarapoto to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tarapoto to Aguaytía?
About 8 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 330 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarapoto to Aguaytía?
About 330 miles (531 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 Tarapoto to Aguaytía?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tarapoto to Aguaytía?
In order: PE-5N and SM-839. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarapoto to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Catarata de Pucayaquillo (waterfall, mile 11, 3 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 316, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 316, 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.