Plan on about 7 h 31 min of driving for the 302-mile (486 km) trip from Trujillo to Huaral, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 302 mi (486 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-18 → LM-667 |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Trujillo to Huaral: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (252 mi) and PE-1NQ (23 mi) carry about 91% of the 302 miles. It runs through 3 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Trujillo to Huaral: the road sequence
| 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 | 258–285 | 27 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 285–290 | 5 | Lima |
| LM-667 | 290–302 | 12 | Lima |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Huaral
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 263)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 242), Albufera El Paraíso (mile 264), Lachay National Reserve (mile 283)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Las Haldas (mile 136), Caral (mile 244), Bandurria (mile 263)
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.
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.
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.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Albufera El Paraíso
In Huaura Province, in the Lima region, Albufera El Paraíso is a saltwater lagoon where crabs, lizards, great egrets and flamingos live.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
More drives to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Lima to Huaral
- Huancayo to Huaral
- Chimbote to Huaral
- Huaraz to Huaral
- Chiclayo to Huaral
From Trujillo to other places in Peru
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Churin
- 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 Huaral?
About 7 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 302 miles.
How far is Huaral from Trujillo by car?
About 302 miles (486 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 Huaral?
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 Trujillo to Huaral use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-18 and LM-667. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Huaral?
Closest to the road: Chanquillo (astronomical observatory, mile 126, 2 mi from the route); Las Haldas (archaeological site, mile 136, 1 mi from the route); Bandurria (archaeological site, mile 263, 0.8 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.