How far is Petersburg, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Petersburg, AK to Palmer, AK is about 942.9 miles (1517.4 km), with a travel time of about 30h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 657.8 miles (1058.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 61h 44m 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 30h 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Palmer.
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Start on Fram Street
115 m · 22 sec · Fram Street
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Turn left onto North Nordic Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Nordic Drive
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Turn right
776 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144.3 mi · 7 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
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Continue straight
107 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
262.6 mi · 17 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334.5 mi · 22 hr · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Evergreen Avenue
1367 ft · 49 sec · West Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Colony Way
4 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg and Palmer.
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 sharp left 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Palmer?
The road trip is about 942.9 miles (1517.4 km) and usually takes 30h 52m 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 420.7 miles from Petersburg and 522.2 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 657.8 miles (1058.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 285.1 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 $164.72 one way or $329.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 295.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 657.81 mi (1058.64 km).
#1 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 56.8125000, -132.9555600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 45m |
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 | $164.72 | $329.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $177.60 | $355.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $185.18 | $370.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $211.80 | $423.59 |
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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