How far is Sand Point, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Sand Point, AK to Palmer, AK is about 856.1 miles (1377.8 km), with a travel time of about 28h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 595.5 miles (958.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 15m 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 07m.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Point and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Point and Palmer.
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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
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 Sand Point 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 - 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 Likely near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Point to Palmer?
The road trip is about 856.1 miles (1377.8 km) and usually takes 28h 07m 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 Sand Point and 438.6 miles from Palmer.
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 260.6 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 $149.57 one way or $299.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 268.5 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 Likely near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Point and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 595.44 mi (958.27 km).
#1 Sand Point
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,089 |
| Coordinates | 55.3365500, -160.4988000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colony Way (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 40m |
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 | $149.57 | $299.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $161.26 | $322.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $168.15 | $336.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $192.32 | $384.63 |
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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