By road, Tocache and Jauja are about 369 miles (594 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 54 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 369 mi (594 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Tocache to Jauja is like
PE-3N (128 mi) and PE-5N (97 mi) carry about 61% of the 369 miles. It runs through 4 regions: San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Tocache to Jauja: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-5N | 0–97 | 97 | San Martín, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 97–183 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 183–311 | 128 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 311–322 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 322–324 | 2 | Junín |
| local roads | 324–330 | 6 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 330–334 | 4 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 334–368 | 34 | Junín |
| local roads | 368–369 | 1 | Junín |
- Mile 24 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 217 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Tocache and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 107)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 107), Tingo María National Park (mile 112), Junín National Reserve (mile 267), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 302), Cachipuquio (mile 303)
- Museums and history: Kotosh (mile 183), Guellayhuasin (mile 220), Tunanmarca (mile 360), Hatunmarka (mile 362)
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.
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.
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Guellayhuasin
Guellayhuasin is an archaeological site northwest of the village of Pallanchacra in Peru's Pasco region, at an elevation of 3,167 meters.
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.
Catarata de Pacchacoto
Catarata de Pacchacoto is a waterfall in San Pedro de Cajas district, Tarma Province, in Peru's Junín department.
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.
Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca, also called Siquillapucara, is an archaeological site in the Tunan Marca District of Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
In Jauja itself
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
From Tocache to other places in Peru
- Tocache to Churin
- Tocache to La Merced
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Satipo
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tocache to Jauja?
About 9 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 369 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tocache to Jauja?
About 369 miles (594 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 Tocache to Jauja?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tocache to Jauja use?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tocache to Jauja?
Closest to the road: Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 107, 0.1 mi from the route); Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 112, 2 mi from the route); Hatunmarka (archaeological site, mile 362, 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.