How far is Anchorage, AK from Bear Creek, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Bear Creek, AK is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Bear Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Bear Creek.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Gambell Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
121.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Nash Road
75 m · 12 sec · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Salmon Creek Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Salmon Creek Road
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Turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 30 sec · Moat Way
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Turn left onto Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 54 sec · Excaliber Way
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Continue on Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 40 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wizard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Bear Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Seward Highway
Continue on Seward Highway
122 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Anchorage and Rain near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Anchorage and 62.9 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Anchorage and Rain near Bear Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 74.79 mi (120.37 km).
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Creek (-149.395, 60.16417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.66 | $49.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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