How far is Sitka, AK from Petersburg, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Petersburg, AK is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 01m 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 12h 00m.
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Petersburg.
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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 - Petersburg-Sitka
180 mi · 11 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Sitka
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Continue straight
620 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nordic Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Nordic Drive
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Turn right onto Fram Street
115 m · 17 sec · Fram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sitka and Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Sitka
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Sitka
180 mi · 11h 45m
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 Sitka and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 12h 00m 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?
Angoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Sitka and 94.3 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.9 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 $32.87 one way or $65.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sitka and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 91.07 mi (146.57 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
Petersburg is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 56.8125000, -132.9555600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-132.95556, 56.8125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $32.87 | $65.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.44 | $70.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.27 | $84.54 |
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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