The Wayro route from Trujillo to Moyobamba is 496 miles (799 km), about 11 h 58 min of driving without 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 | 496 mi (799 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-508 → PE-1NJ → PE-04B → PE-3N → PE-04C → PE-5N |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Trujillo to Moyobamba
PE-5N (169 mi) and PE-1N (98 mi) carry about 54% of the 496 miles. It runs through 6 regions: La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Trujillo and Moyobamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 8–63 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 63–69 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 69–71 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 71–78 | 7 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 78–79 | 1 | La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 79–89 | 10 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 89–121 | 32 | La Libertad, Lambayeque |
| local roads | 121–124 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 124–126 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 126–130 | 4 | Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 130–132 | 2 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1NJ | 132–185 | 53 | Lambayeque |
| PE-04B | 185–223 | 38 | Lambayeque, Piura |
| PE-3N | 223–298 | 75 | Piura, Cajamarca |
| PE-04C | 298–326 | 28 | Amazonas |
| PE-5N | 326–495 | 169 | Amazonas, San Martín |
| local roads | 495–496 | 1 | San Martín |
- Mile 96 of this route: La Libertad → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 193 of this route: Lambayeque → Piura (region line)
- Mile 226 of this route: Piura → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
- Mile 429 of this route: Amazonas → San Martín (region line)
Stops between Trujillo and Moyobamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 124), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 130), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 144), Ingatambo (mile 249)
- Nature and outdoors: Yumbilla Falls (mile 374)
- Museums and history: La Otra Banda (mile 100), St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (mile 124), Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (mile 130), Túcume (mile 144), Museo de Sitio Túcume (mile 144), Ingatambo (mile 249)
La Otra Banda
Near the hamlet of La Otra Banda, south of Zaña in Lambayeque, archaeologists from Chicago's Field Museum uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple and theater in June 2024.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo
Chiclayo Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Chiclayo, is a neoclassical church begun in 1869 to plans commissioned from Gustave Eiffel.
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Lambayeque's Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum displays most of the key artifacts archaeologist Walter Alva found at Huaca Rajada in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
Túcume
South of the La Leche River on a plain around La Raya Mountain, Túcume is a pre-Hispanic site covering over 540 acres with 26 major pyramids and mounds.
Museo de Sitio Túcume
The Museo de Sitio Túcume is a Peruvian site museum located in the department of Lambayeque.
Ingatambo
Ingatambo is an archaeological site in Pomahuaca District, Jaén Province, in Peru's Cajamarca Region.
Área de conservación regional Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo
The Bosques Secos Interandinos de Cutervo regional conservation area is a protected area in Peru's Cajamarca department.
Yumbilla Falls
Near the town of Cuispes in Peru's Amazonas region, Yumbilla Falls became internationally known after a 2007 survey by the Geographical Institute of Peru.
When you get to Moyobamba
St. James Cathedral, Moyobamba
The Cathedral of St. James, also known as Moyobamba Cathedral, is the main church of the Territorial Prelature of Moyobamba and the San Martín department.
Museo Departamental San Martín
In the city of Moyobamba, San Martín region, the Museo Departamental San Martín is an archaeology and ethnography museum covering the area's past.
More drives to Moyobamba
- Yurimaguas to Moyobamba
- Huánuco to Moyobamba
- Cerro de Pasco to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Chiclayo to Moyobamba
- Piura to Moyobamba
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 Moyobamba?
About 11 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Moyobamba?
About 496 miles (799 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 Moyobamba?
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 Moyobamba use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-585, LI-508, PE-1NJ, PE-04B, PE-3N, PE-04C and PE-5N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Moyobamba?
Closest to the road: St. Mary's Cathedral, Chiclayo (cathedral, mile 124, 0.3 mi from the route); Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (museum, mile 130, 0.2 mi from the route); Ingatambo (archaeological site, mile 249, 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.