How far is Sitka, AK from Girdwood, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Girdwood, AK is about 780.4 miles (1256 km), with a travel time of about 49h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 559.4 miles (900.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 98h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 49h 18m.
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
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Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Girdwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Girdwood.
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Start on Baranof Street
67 m · 15 sec · Baranof Street
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Turn left onto Sawmill Creek Road
744 ft · 15 sec · Sawmill Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Halibut Point Road
18 m · 1 sec · Halibut Point Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Halibut Point Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Halibut Point Road
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Turn left
662 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
153.9 mi · 9 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau
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Turn sharp left 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
11.2 mi · 14 min · Seward Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
154 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Gold Street
99 m · 20 sec · Gold Street
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Turn left onto Dawson Street
132 m · 19 sec · Dawson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Girdwood.
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.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sitka and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Girdwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Girdwood?
The road trip is about 780.4 miles (1256 km) and usually takes 49h 18m 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 Sitka and 391.3 miles from Girdwood.
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 221 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 $136.35 one way or $272.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Sitka and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Girdwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Girdwood. Straight-line distance: 559.39 mi (900.25 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 60.9425000, -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girdwood (-149.16639, 60.9425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 44m |
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 | $136.35 | $272.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $147.01 | $294.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $153.29 | $306.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $175.32 | $350.64 |
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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