How far is Sitka, AK from Healy, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Healy, AK is about 1068.3 miles (1719.3 km), with a travel time of about 55h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 658.3 miles (1059.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 110h 24m 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 55h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Healy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Healy.
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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
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 left to continue on East Parks Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
195.1 mi · 3 hr 55 min · George Parks Highway
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Turn right onto Healy Spur Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Healy Spur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Healy Spur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Healy.
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.
Light Snow leaving Sitka and Chance Light Snow near Healy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Healy?
The road trip is about 1068.3 miles (1719.3 km) and usually takes 55h 12m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 532.6 miles from Sitka and 535.7 miles from Healy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 658.3 miles (1059.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 410 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 $186.65 one way or $373.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 335 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Sitka and Chance Light Snow near Healy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Healy. Straight-line distance: 658.34 mi (1059.5 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Healy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 63.8569400, -148.9661100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: Healy (-148.96611, 63.85694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1719 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 19m |
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 | $186.65 | $373.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $201.24 | $402.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $209.84 | $419.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $240.00 | $480.00 |
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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