Driving from Quito to Huaraz
Huaraz lies 1,040 km (646 mi) south of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,268 km (788 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quito | Huaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Peru |
| Population | 2.8 million | 118,836 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
What changes when you arrive in Huaraz
Crossing from Ecuador into Peru: money changes from the Dollar to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book car hire from Quito to Huaraz
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Staying in Huaraz
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Common questions
How far is Huaraz from Quito?
1,040 km (646 mi) in a straight line, south of Quito; by road roughly 1,268 km (788 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Huaraz by car?
About 15 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Huaraz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Huaraz?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.