Plan on about 13 h 4 min of driving for the 516-mile (830 km) trip from Trujillo to Jauja, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance by road | 516 mi (830 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Trujillo to Jauja drive plays out
PE-1N (225 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 56% of the 516 miles. It runs through 5 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Trujillo to Jauja
| 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 | 365–401 | 36 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 401–459 | 58 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 459–470 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 470–471 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 471–477 | 6 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 477–482 | 5 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 482–515 | 33 | Junín |
| local roads | 515–516 | 1 | Junín |
- 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)
- Mile 418 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Jauja
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paramonga (mile 219), Huaura Museum (mile 255), Acaray (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Albúfera de Medio Mundo (mile 242), Junín National Reserve (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Paramonga (mile 219), Huaura Museum (mile 255), Acaray (mile 258), Hatunmarka (mile 510)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
In Jauja itself
Lake Paca
Lake Paca lies 4 kilometers north of Jauja, a town that once served as Peru's first capital.
Lake Tragadero
Lake Tragadero lies in Peru's Junín Region, in an area with dry winters and warm summers.
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe
Iglesia Matriz de Santa Fe is the main Catholic church of Jauja and the seat of the Santa Fe de Jauja parish, standing out as the town's principal architectural monument.
More drives to Jauja
- Cerro de Pasco to Jauja
- Lima to Jauja
- Huánuco to Jauja
- Huaral to Jauja
- Barranca to Jauja
- Pucallpa to Jauja
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 Jauja?
About 13 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 516 miles.
How far is Jauja from Trujillo by car?
About 516 miles (830 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 Jauja 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 Jauja?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-645 and PE-3SA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Jauja?
Closest to the road: Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 219, 0.1 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 255, 0.4 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.