How far is Bear Creek, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Bear Creek, AK to Sitka, AK is about 1124.9 miles (1810.4 km), with a travel time of about 51h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 548.5 miles (882.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 24m 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 51h 12m.
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 Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Creek and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek and Sitka.
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Start on Wizard Avenue
908 ft · 45 sec · Wizard Avenue
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Turn left onto Camelot Drive
1510 ft · 1 min · Camelot Drive
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Continue on Excaliber Way
1231 ft · 56 sec · Excaliber Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moat Way
577 ft · 29 sec · Moat Way
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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 Nash Road
75 m · 8 sec · Nash Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
74.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Seward Highway
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Turn right 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 - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Continue straight
662 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Creek Road
36 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Creek Road
752 ft · 17 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Turn right onto Baranof Street
67 m · 10 sec · Baranof Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baranof Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Creek and Sitka.
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.
Rain leaving Bear Creek and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1124.9 miles (1810.4 km) and usually takes 51h 12m 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?
Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 421.5 miles from Bear Creek and 703.5 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 548.5 miles (882.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 576.4 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 $196.51 one way or $393.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 352.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Bear Creek and Slight Chance Light Snow near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Creek and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 548.54 mi (882.79 km).
#1 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 60.1641700, -149.3950000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baranof Street (-135.330703, 57.053171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1810 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 37h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 02m |
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 | $196.51 | $393.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $211.87 | $423.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $220.91 | $441.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $252.67 | $505.33 |
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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