Trujillo to Chincha Alta is about 469 road miles (755 km): roughly 11 h 26 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 by road | 469 mi (755 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Trujillo to Chincha Alta
PE-1N (316 mi) and PE-1S (119 mi) carry about 93% of the 469 miles. It runs through 5 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Trujillo to Chincha Alta
| 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 | 250–258 | 8 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 258–349 | 91 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 349–468 | 119 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 468–469 | 1 | Ica |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 382 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 457 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Chincha Alta
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chancay Museum (mile 298), Teatro Segura (mile 344), National Museum of Peru (mile 365)
- Nature and outdoors: Costa Verde (mile 342)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Caral (mile 244), Chancay Museum (mile 298), National Museum of Peru (mile 365)
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
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.
Chancay Museum
Chancay's municipal museum opened in 1991 inside the Castillo de Chancay and in 2012 moved to a new home facing the town's Plaza de Armas.
Costa Verde
Stretching about 22.5 km through Lima and Callao, the Costa Verde is a coastal strip running from the La Punta peninsula to La Chira hill.
Teatro Segura
On Jirón Huancavelica in Lima, the Teatro Manuel Ascencio Segura is a theater and concert hall first built in 1615.
National Museum of Peru
Opened in July 2021 within the Pachacamac archaeological zone in Lurín, the National Museum of Peru is planned to hold pre-Columbian and Inca artifacts dating back to 5,000 BCE.
Arriving in Chincha Alta
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
More drives to Chincha Alta
From Trujillo to other places in Peru
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Trujillo to Churin
- Trujillo to Tocache
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Huánuco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Trujillo to Chincha Alta?
About 11 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
How far is Chincha Alta from Trujillo by car?
About 469 miles (755 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 Trujillo to Chincha Alta drive?
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 Chincha Alta?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Chincha Alta?
Closest to the road: Chancay Museum (museum, mile 298, 0.3 mi from the route); Teatro Segura (theater, mile 344, 0.4 mi from the route); National Museum of Peru (museum, mile 365, 0.6 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.