How far is Girdwood, AK from Sitka, AK?
The driving distance from Girdwood, AK to Sitka, AK is about 1037.4 miles (1669.6 km), with a travel time of about 39h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 559.4 miles (900.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 78h 10m 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 39h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girdwood and Sitka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girdwood and Sitka.
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Start on Dawson Street
132 m · 21 sec · Dawson Street
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Turn right onto Gold Street
99 m · 20 sec · Gold Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
154 m · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seward Highway
11.2 mi · 14 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 - 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 Girdwood 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Girdwood and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sitka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Girdwood to Sitka?
The road trip is about 1037.4 miles (1669.6 km) and usually takes 39h 05m 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 389.1 miles from Girdwood and 648.3 miles from Sitka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 559.4 miles (900.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 478 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 $181.26 one way or $362.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 325.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Girdwood and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Sitka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girdwood and Sitka. Straight-line distance: 559.39 mi (900.25 km).
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 60.9425000, -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 1670 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 34h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 56m |
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 | $181.26 | $362.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $195.42 | $390.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $203.77 | $407.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $233.06 | $466.12 |
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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