How far is Gateway, AK from College, AK?
The driving distance from Gateway, AK to College, AK is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gateway and College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway and College.
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Start on Joanne Drive
785 ft · 39 sec · Joanne Drive
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Turn left onto Regents Road
1124 ft · 50 sec · Regents Road
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Continue on East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 2 min · East Duchess Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
90 m · 6 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Continue on South Georgeson Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · South Georgeson Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trunk Road
67 m · 4 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
1212 ft · 30 sec · Trunk Road
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Take the ramp right toward AK 3 North: Wasilla
2662 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
299.2 mi · 5 hr 58 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road
2164 ft · 39 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheep Creek Road
2618 ft · 52 sec · Sheep Creek Road
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Continue on West Tanana Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Tanana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tanana Loop
26 m · 2 sec · Tanana Loop
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Exit the roundabout onto Tanana Loop
2412 ft · 48 sec · Tanana Loop
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Continue on Alumni Drive
2015 ft · 42 sec · Alumni Drive
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Continue on College Road
1698 ft · 37 sec · College Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gateway and College.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
299 mi · 05h 58m
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.
Light Snow Likely leaving Gateway and Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance Light Rain near College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gateway to College?
The road trip is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Gateway and 160.7 miles from College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.3 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 $56.00 one way or $111.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Gateway and Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance Light Rain near College.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gateway and College. Straight-line distance: 231.27 mi (372.2 km).
#1 Gateway
Gateway is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
| Population | 12,964 |
| Coordinates | 64.8569400, -147.8027800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: College (-147.80278, 64.85694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $56.00 | $111.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.37 | $120.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.95 | $125.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.00 | $144.00 |
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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