How far is Sitka, AK from Sand Point, AK?
The driving distance from Sitka, AK to Sand Point, AK is about 1494 miles (2404.4 km), with a travel time of about 74h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 969.1 miles (1559.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 149h 05m 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 74h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow Likely
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sitka and Sand Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sitka and Sand Point.
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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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Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
79.1 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Chenega Bay
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Turn sharp 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 - Kodiak to Chignik
288.4 mi · 6 hr 30 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak to Chignik
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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 Boat Harbor Road
1112 ft · 48 sec · Boat Harbor Road
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Continue on Boat Harbor Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Boat Harbor Road
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Turn left
732 ft · 20 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 Sitka and Sand Point.
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 Likely leaving Sitka and Rain And Snow Likely near Sand Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sitka to Sand Point?
The road trip is about 1494 miles (2404.4 km) and usually takes 74h 32m 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?
Whittier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 744.9 miles from Sitka and 749.2 miles from Sand Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 969.1 miles (1559.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 524.9 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 $261.02 one way or $522.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 468.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Sitka and Rain And Snow Likely near Sand Point.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sitka and Sand Point. Straight-line distance: 969.1 mi (1559.62 km).
#1 Sitka
City-borough in Alaska, USA
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 57.0531500, -135.3308800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sand Point
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1,089 |
| Coordinates | 55.3365500, -160.4988000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Point (-160.4988, 55.33655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 49h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 37h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 29h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 24h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 21h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 18h 38m |
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 | $261.02 | $522.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $281.42 | $562.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $293.44 | $586.88 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $335.62 | $671.23 |
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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