Driving from Huaraz to Lima
Lima lies 285 km (177 mi) south of Huaraz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 348 km (216 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Huaraz | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 118,836 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 02001–22255 | 02250–15088 |
Where to book car hire from Huaraz to Lima
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Staying in Lima
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 650 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (300), and 34 are five-star. Across 363 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 261,756 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Huaraz?
285 km (177 mi) in a straight line, south of Huaraz; by road roughly 348 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Huaraz to Lima by car?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Huaraz and Lima?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lima?
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.