Tarma to Moyobamba is about 558 road miles (898 km): roughly 14 h 44 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.”
| Distance | 558 mi (898 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N → SM-839 → SM-102 → SM-100 → SM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Tarma to Moyobamba is like
PE-5N (234 mi) and PE-3N (128 mi) carry about 65% of the 558 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tarma and Moyobamba
| 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 | 235–440 | 205 | Huánuco, San Martín |
| local roads | 440–446 | 6 | San Martín |
| SM-839 | 446–450 | 4 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 450–455 | 5 | San Martín |
| SM-102 | 455–497 | 42 | San Martín |
| SM-100 | 497–508 | 11 | San Martín |
| SM-101 | 508–533 | 25 | San Martín |
| PE-5N | 533–557 | 24 | San Martín |
| local roads | 557–558 | 1 | San Martín |
- Mile 62 of this route: Junín → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 116 of this route: Pasco → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 310 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
What to see on the way from Tarma to Moyobamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Markapukyu (mile 106), Hatun Uchku (mile 135), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 151), Huanacaure (mile 222)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 30), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 31), Junín National Reserve (mile 66), Tingo María National Park (mile 221)
- Museums and history: Markapukyu (mile 106), Guellayhuasin (mile 112), Hatun Uchku (mile 135), Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 151), Huanacaure (mile 222)
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.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
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.
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco Province, in Peru's Huánuco region.
Arriving in Moyobamba
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.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
More drives to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Trujillo to Moyobamba
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
- Piura to Moyobamba
From Tarma to other places in Peru
- Tarma to Aguaytía
- Tarma to Tocache
- Tarma to Satipo
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Casma
- Tarma to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tarma to Moyobamba?
About 14 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 558 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarma to Moyobamba?
About 558 miles (898 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 Moyobamba?
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 Moyobamba?
In order: JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A, PE-5N, SM-839, SM-102, SM-100 and SM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarma to Moyobamba?
Closest to the road: Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 106, 0.7 mi from the route); Hatun Uchku (archaeological site, mile 135, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 151, 0.4 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.