By road, Trujillo and Pisco are about 488 miles (786 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 46 min of driving.
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.”
| Total distance | 488 mi (786 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 46 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 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Trujillo to Pisco drive plays out
PE-1N (316 mi) and PE-1S (136 mi) carry about 93% of the 488 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.
The route from Trujillo to Pisco, road by road
| 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 | 349–485 | 136 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 485–488 | 3 | 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)
Where to stop on the way to Pisco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro Municipal de Lima (mile 344), Bodega y Quadra Museum (mile 344), La Centinela (mile 467)
- Nature and outdoors: Albufera El Paraíso (mile 264)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Monumental Zone of Ancón (mile 321), Bodega y Quadra Museum (mile 344), La Centinela (mile 467)
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.
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.
Monumental Zone of Ancón
The Monumental Zone of Ancón (Zona Monumental de Ancón) is the historic quarter of Ancón district, in the Province of Lima, Peru.
Teatro Municipal de Lima
Opened as the Teatro Forero, the Municipal Theatre of Lima is a theater and concert hall in the historic center and home of Peru's National Symphony Orchestra.
Bodega y Quadra Museum
On the second block of Jirón Áncash in Lima's historic center, the Bodega y Quadra Museum stands on colonial-era remains and illustrates daily life in the city during the Spanish and Republican eras.
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 Pisco
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 Pisco?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 488 miles.
How far is Pisco from Trujillo by car?
About 488 miles (786 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 Pisco 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 Pisco?
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 Pisco?
Closest to the road: Bodega y Quadra Museum (museum, mile 344, 0.1 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Lima (theater, mile 344, 0.4 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 467, 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.