Tarma to Malabrigo is about 523 road miles (842 km): roughly 13 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 523 mi (842 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | JU-645 → PE-3N → PA-100 → PE-18 → PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-610 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Tarma–Malabrigo drive in a few lines
PE-1N (256 mi) and PE-18 (110 mi) carry about 70% of the 523 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Junín, Pasco, Lima, Áncash, La Libertad. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tarma to Malabrigo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 9–21 | 12 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 21–79 | 58 | Junín, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 79–114 | 35 | Pasco |
| PE-18 | 114–224 | 110 | Pasco, Lima |
| connecting roads | 224–225 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 225–386 | 161 | Lima, Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 386–409 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 409–478 | 69 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 478–480 | 2 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 480–487 | 7 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 487–513 | 26 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 513–514 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-610 | 514–523 | 9 | La Libertad |
- Mile 62 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 124 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 408 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tarma and Malabrigo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Acaray (mile 222), Huaca Esmeralda (mile 480)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 30), Junín National Reserve (mile 66)
- Museums and history: Acaray (mile 222), Caral (mile 235), Las Haldas (mile 343), Sechin Bajo (mile 360), Huaca Esmeralda (mile 480)
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.
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.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Las Haldas
Las Haldas is an archaeological complex on the Pacific coast about 300 km north of Lima and 20 km south of the Casma valley, dating to before and during Peru's Initial Period.
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
Huaca de la Luna
Built mainly by the Moche people, Huaca de la Luna is an adobe brick structure about 4 kilometers from Trujillo, near the mouth of the Moche River.
Huaca Esmeralda
Huaca Esmeralda is an adobe building of the Chimú culture in Trujillo, believed to date from the culture's first stage of development and closely linked to its capital, Chan Chan.
More drives to Malabrigo
- Chimbote to Malabrigo
- Casma to Malabrigo
- Barranca to Malabrigo
- Huaral to Malabrigo
- Churin to Malabrigo
- Lima to Malabrigo
From Tarma to other places in Peru
- Tarma to Aguaytía
- Tarma to Tocache
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Satipo
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tarma to Malabrigo?
About 13 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 523 miles.
How far is Malabrigo from Tarma by car?
About 523 miles (842 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 Malabrigo?
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 Malabrigo?
In order: JU-645, PE-3N, PA-100, PE-18, PE-1N, PE-1NQ and LI-610. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarma to Malabrigo?
Closest to the road: Acaray (archaeological site, mile 222, 0.3 mi from the route); Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 343, 1 mi from the route); Huaca Esmeralda (archaeological site, mile 480, 0.8 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.