Plan on about 7 h 47 min of driving for the 319-mile (513 km) trip from Trujillo to Churin, before any stops.
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 | 319 mi (513 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Trujillo–Churin drive in a few lines
PE-1N (225 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 91% of the 319 miles. It runs through 3 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Trujillo and Churin
| 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 |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 219), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 225), Huaura Museum (mile 255), Acaray (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 242)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Paramonga (mile 219), Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca (mile 225), Huaura Museum (mile 255), Acaray (mile 258)
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.
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.
Albúfera de Medio Mundo
Protected since 2007 as a regional conservation area, Albufera de Medio Mundo is a brackish coastal lagoon in Végueta district, near kilometer 175 of the Panamericana Norte.
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.
Acaray
In the Huaura River Valley, the Fortress of Acaray is an archaeological site spread over three hilltops ringed by defensive walls with parapets and bastions.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
From Trujillo to other places in Peru
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Trujillo to Tocache
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Huánuco
- Trujillo to Tarma
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Trujillo to Churin?
About 7 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 319 miles.
How far is Churin from Trujillo by car?
About 319 miles (513 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 Churin?
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 Churin?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101 and PE-1NE. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Churin?
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); Acaray (archaeological site, mile 258, 0.3 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.