Tarma to Aguaytía is about 285 road miles (459 km): roughly 8 h 36 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 | 285 mi (459 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Tarma to Aguaytía: the shape of the trip
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-18A (86 mi) carry about 75% of the 285 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, Ucayali. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tarma and Aguaytía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 9–21 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 21–149 | 128 | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 149–235 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-5N | 235–285 | 50 | Huánuco, Ucayali |
- Mile 62 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 254 of this route: Huánuco → Ucayali (region line)
Stops between Tarma and Aguaytía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Markapukyu (mile 106), Hatun Uchku (mile 135), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 272), Ducha del Diablo (mile 272)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 30), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 31), Junín National Reserve (mile 66), Tingo María National Park (mile 221), Ducha del Diablo (mile 272)
- Museums and history: Markapukyu (mile 106), Guellayhuasin (mile 113), Hatun Uchku (mile 135)
Cachipuquio
West of San Pedro de Cajas in Tarma Province, Junín, Cachipuquio (also called Cachipozo) is a saltwater spring in Peru's central Andes, where the water collects in two salt pools.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Markapukyu
Markapukyu is an archaeological site in Yarusyacán District, Pasco Province, in Peru's Pasco Region, at an elevation of 3,787 meters.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
Hatun Uchku
Hatun Uchku is a cave in Peru that holds both archaeological and paleontological remains.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
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.
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
More drives to Aguaytía
- Tarapoto to Aguaytía
- Yurimaguas to Aguaytía
- Huánuco to Aguaytía
- Cerro de Pasco to Aguaytía
- Huaral to Aguaytía
- Lima to Aguaytía
From Tarma to other places in Peru
- Tarma to Tocache
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Satipo
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Casma
- Tarma to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tarma to Aguaytía?
About 8 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 285 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarma to Aguaytía?
About 285 miles (459 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 Tarma 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 Tarma to Aguaytía?
In order: JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarma to Aguaytía?
Closest to the road: Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 135, 0.2 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 272, 0.1 mi from the route); Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 272, 0.1 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.