Plan on about 10 h 13 min of driving for the 400-mile (644 km) trip from Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco, before any stops.
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 | 400 mi (644 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (225 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 72% of the 400 miles. It runs through 4 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Trujillo and Cerro de Pasco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 1–70 | 69 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 70–93 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 94–250 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 250–254 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 255–319 | 64 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 319–365 | 46 | Lima, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 365–399 | 34 | Pasco |
| local roads | 399–400 | 1 | Pasco |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Cerro de Pasco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 219), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 225), Huaura Museum (mile 255)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Las Haldas (mile 136), Paramonga (mile 219), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 225), Caral (mile 244), Huaura Museum (mile 255)
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
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.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Pativilca, this museum occupies the house where Simón Bolívar kept his headquarters in 1823, showing paintings, books and objects from his era.
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.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
More drives to Cerro de Pasco
- Huánuco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Tarapoto to Cerro de Pasco
- Yurimaguas to Cerro de Pasco
- Lima to Cerro de Pasco
- Huancayo to Cerro de Pasco
From Trujillo to other places in Peru
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Trujillo to Churin
- Trujillo to Tocache
- Trujillo to Huánuco
- Trujillo to Tarma
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco?
About 10 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 400 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco?
About 400 miles (644 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 Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18 and PA-100. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Cerro de Pasco?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 219, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (museum, mile 225, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 255, 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.