How far is Anchor Point, AK from Juneau, AK?

The driving distance from Anchor Point, AK to Juneau, AK is about 1056.6 miles (1700.4 km), with a travel time of about 27h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 625.3 miles (1006.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 55h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1056.59 mi
27h 54m
Flight
625.34 mi
1006.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
625.34 mi
Kilometers
1006.39 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
1056.59 mi
Kilometers
1700.41 km
Drive Time
27h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 27h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Tue, May 5, 5:16 AM AKDT
Return by in Anchor Point
Wed, May 6, 9:11 AM AKDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchor Point
2026-05-04T01:22
Arrive Juneau
Tue, May 5, 5:16 AM AKDT
Route Timing
27h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:24 AM AKDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:12 AM AKDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchor Point
8:00 PM AKDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cordova
AK

City in Alaska, USA

From Anchor Point
388.4 mi
13h 57m
To Juneau
668.2 mi
13h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Monday

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM AKDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchor Point and Juneau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchor Point and Juneau.

  1. 1

    Start on Bates Avenue

    85 m · 14 sec · Bates Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Highway

    116.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Sterling Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway

    41.4 mi · 49 min · Seward Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portage Glacier Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portage Glacier Highway

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    76 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

    334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

    262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    117 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Glacier Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle

    19 m · 1 sec · Glacier Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Glacier Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Egan Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Egan Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highland Drive

    102 m · 7 sec · Highland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Glacier Avenue

    2343 ft · 52 sec · Glacier Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    110 m · 12 sec · West 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchor Point and Juneau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi · 32%
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi · 25%
Sterling Highway
117 mi · 11%
Seward Highway
41.4 mi · 4%
Egan Drive
8.07 mi · 1%
Portage Glacier Road
5.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat

334 mi · 22h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
27h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
55h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+431.3 mi
625.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
13h 57m from Anchor Point
Leave By
4:12 AM AKDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Anchor Point and Mostly Sunny near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchor Point to Juneau?

The road trip is about 1056.6 miles (1700.4 km) and usually takes 27h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 388.4 miles from Anchor Point and 668.2 miles from Juneau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 625.3 miles (1006.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 431.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $184.57 one way or $369.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 331.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Anchor Point and Mostly Sunny near Juneau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchor Point and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 625.34 mi (1006.39 km).

Anchor Point

#1 Anchor Point

Census-designated place in Alaska, United States

Population1,930
Coordinates59.7766700, -151.8313900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in and state capital of Alaska, United States

Population31,974
Coordinates58.3019400, -134.4197200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Bates Avenue (-151.831394, 59.776443)
End: (-134.41976, 58.301918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)35h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)26h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)21h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)17h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)15h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)13h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
37.28 gal
141.13 L · about $184.57
Round trip
$369.15
74.56 gal · 282.26 L
Estimated CO2
331.3 kg one way
Round trip: 662.6 kg / 1461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $184.57 $369.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $199.00 $398.00
Premium $5.57 $207.50 $415.00
Diesel $6.37 $237.32 $474.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alaska · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchor Point and Juneau. The current time is 01:22:33.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.