How far is Sand Point, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Sand Point, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 837.7 miles (1348.2 km), with a travel time of about 28h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 558.5 miles (898.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 17m 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 28h 08m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Point and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Point and Anchorage.
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Start on the route
732 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Boat Harbor Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Boat Harbor Road
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Continue on Boat Harbor Road
1112 ft · 55 sec · Boat Harbor Road
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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 Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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Turn 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 - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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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
46.9 mi · 58 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Sand Point and Anchorage.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Sand Point and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Point to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 837.7 miles (1348.2 km) and usually takes 28h 08m 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?
Port Lions is a useful midpoint, sitting about 397.2 miles from Sand Point and 440.5 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 558.5 miles (898.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 279.2 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 Rain And Snow Likely around Sand Point and Chance Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Point and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 558.51 mi (898.84 km).
#1 Sand Point
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,089 |
| Coordinates | 55.3365500, -160.4988000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
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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