How far is Anchorage, AK from Metlakatla, AK?
The driving distance from Anchorage, AK to Metlakatla, AK is about 955.5 miles (1537.8 km), with a travel time of about 49h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 785.2 miles (1263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 98h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 49h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Metlakatla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Metlakatla.
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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
47.1 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Turn right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
76 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
276.8 mi · 8 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Juneau
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Continue on Main Berth Ramp
60 m · 34 sec · Main Berth Ramp
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Continue on Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tongass Avenue
69 m · 7 sec · Tongass Avenue
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Turn right
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
55 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
102 m · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
19.3 mi · 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Ketchikan ↔ Metlakatla
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Continue on Ferry Terminal Roas
140 m · 37 sec · Ferry Terminal Roas
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Turn right onto Walden Point Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Walden Point Road
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Continue on Tait Street
1653 ft · 1 min · Tait Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Metlakatla.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Anchorage and Light Rain near Metlakatla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Metlakatla?
The road trip is about 955.5 miles (1537.8 km) and usually takes 49h 17m 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?
Gustavus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 476.5 miles from Anchorage and 479.1 miles from Metlakatla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 785.2 miles (1263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 170.3 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 $166.95 one way or $333.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 299.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Anchorage and Light Rain near Metlakatla.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Metlakatla. Straight-line distance: 785.13 mi (1263.55 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 Metlakatla
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 55.1284800, -131.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metlakatla (-131.57519, 55.12848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 55m |
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 | $166.95 | $333.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $180.00 | $359.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $187.69 | $375.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $214.66 | $429.32 |
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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