How far is Fairbanks, AK from Petersburg, AK?
The driving distance from Fairbanks, AK to Petersburg, AK is about 1160.5 miles (1867.6 km), with a travel time of about 55h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 741.2 miles (1192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 110h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 55h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbanks and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbanks and Petersburg.
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Start on 12th Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Noble Street
813 ft · 26 sec · Noble Street
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Turn right onto Airport Way
3.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Way
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Take the ramp slight right
2989 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Parks Highway
301.1 mi · 6 hr · George Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
18.7 mi · 26 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 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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Continue straight
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 26 sec
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Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Continue straight
620 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nordic Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Nordic Drive
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Turn right onto Fram Street
115 m · 17 sec · Fram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbanks and Petersburg.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Fairbanks and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbanks to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 1160.5 miles (1867.6 km) and usually takes 55h 25m 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 578.6 miles from Fairbanks and 581.9 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 741.2 miles (1192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 419.3 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 $202.74 one way or $405.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 363.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Fairbanks and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbanks and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 741.15 mi (1192.77 km).
#1 Fairbanks
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 30,696 |
| Coordinates | 64.8377800, -147.7163900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 56.8125000, -132.9555600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-132.95556, 56.8125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1868 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 28m |
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 | $202.74 | $405.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $218.59 | $437.18 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $227.93 | $455.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $260.69 | $521.38 |
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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