Tocache to Satipo is about 444 road miles (715 km): roughly 12 h 14 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.”
| Distance | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → JU-105 → PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Tocache to Satipo
PE-3N (119 mi) and PE-5N (97 mi) carry about 49% of the 444 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.
Which roads connect Tocache and Satipo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-5N | 0–97 | 97 | San Martín, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 97–183 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 183–302 | 119 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| JU-105 | 302–328 | 26 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 328–375 | 47 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 375–444 | 69 | 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)
Stops between Tocache and Satipo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huanacaure (mile 111)
- Nature and outdoors: Tingo María National Park (mile 112), Junín National Reserve (mile 267), Catarata de Pacchacoto (mile 308), Chiri Yaku (mile 362), Catarata El Tirol (mile 362), Catarata Bayoz (mile 395)
- Museums and history: Huanacaure (mile 111), Kotosh (mile 183), Guellayhuasin (mile 220)
Huanacaure
Huanacaure is an archaeological site of the Inca and earlier cultures in Chinchao District, Huánuco 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.
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.
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Tarma to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
From Tocache to other places in Peru
- Tocache to Churin
- Tocache to Jauja
- Tocache to La Merced
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tocache to Satipo?
About 12 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tocache to Satipo?
About 444 miles (715 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 Satipo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tocache to Satipo?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N, JU-105, PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tocache and Satipo?
Closest to the road: Huanacaure (archaeological site, mile 111, 0.7 mi from the route); Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 112, 2 mi from the route); Catarata de Pacchacoto (waterfall, mile 308, 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.