How far is Palmer, AK from Sand Point, AK?
The driving distance from Palmer, AK to Sand Point, AK is about 837.7 miles (1348.1 km), with a travel time of about 28h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 595.5 miles (958.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 04m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 02m.
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 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Sand Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Sand Point.
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Start on South Colony Way
4 m · 9 sec · South Colony Way
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Turn left onto West Evergreen Avenue
1366 ft · 42 sec · West Evergreen Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenn Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Glenn Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
157 m · 6 sec · East 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-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
225.4 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chenega Bay-Kodiak
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Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
142.3 mi · 9 hr 15 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Chignik to Sand Point
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Turn sharp right onto Boat Harbor Road
1112 ft · 48 sec · Boat Harbor Road
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Continue on Boat Harbor Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Boat Harbor Road
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Turn left
732 ft · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Sand Point.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288 mi · 06h 30m
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 then Rain And Snow Likely leaving Palmer and Rain And Snow Likely near Sand Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Sand Point?
The road trip is about 837.7 miles (1348.1 km) and usually takes 28h 02m 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?
Ouzinkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 417.6 miles from Palmer and 420 miles from Sand Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 595.5 miles (958.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 242.2 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 $146.35 one way or $292.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 262.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Likely around Palmer and Rain And Snow Likely near Sand Point.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Sand Point. Straight-line distance: 595.44 mi (958.27 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sand Point
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,089 |
| Coordinates | 55.3365500, -160.4988000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Point (-160.4988, 55.33655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 27m |
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 | $146.35 | $292.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $157.79 | $315.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $164.53 | $329.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $188.18 | $376.36 |
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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