Tarma to Tocache is about 332 road miles (535 km): roughly 9 h 3 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 | 332 mi (535 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-18A → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Pasco, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Tarma to Tocache
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-5N (97 mi) carry about 68% of the 332 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 Tocache
| 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 | 235–332 | 97 | Huánuco, 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tarma and Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Markapukyu (mile 106), Awkimarka (mile 140), Huanacaure (mile 222), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 226)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachipuquio (mile 30), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 31), Junín National Reserve (mile 66), Tingo María National Park (mile 221), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Markapukyu (mile 106), Guellayhuasin (mile 112), Awkimarka (mile 140), 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.
Awkimarka
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Ambo Province, in Peru's Huánuco Region.
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.
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
More drives to Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Huancayo to Tocache
From Tarma to other places in Peru
- Tarma to Aguaytía
- 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 Tocache?
About 9 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 332 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarma to Tocache?
About 332 miles (535 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 Tarma to Tocache drive?
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 Tocache?
In order: JU-645, PE-3N, PE-18A and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tarma and Tocache?
Closest to the road: Markapukyu (archaeological site, mile 106, 0.7 mi from the route); Awkimarka (archaeological site, mile 140, 0.3 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 226, 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.