Origin
Juneau, AK
Afternoon in Juneau on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Juneau, AK to Petersburg, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 5m
Distance
158.2 mi
255 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 57m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Juneau, AK
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Petersburg, AK
Vitali Adutskevich
Trip Overview
The drive from Juneau, AK to Petersburg, AK covers 158.2 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau, Egan Drive, Glacier Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144.3 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
79.1 miles from Juneau, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 5m drive with frequent turns across 158.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau is the longest continuous segment at about 144.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (AK 7 / Glacier Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 9th Street
Turn left onto West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Glacier Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AK 7 / Glacier Highway
Enter roundabout onto AK 7 / Glacier Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
157.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
157.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 3m in
|
AK 7 / South Nordic Drive
At end of road, turn left onto AK 7 / South Nordic Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau | 144.3 mi | 7h 45m |
| Egan Drive | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Glacier Highway | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Nordic Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Glacier Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fram Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highland Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
— 144.3 mi, about 7h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juneau, AK and Petersburg, AK.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 9th Street
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 9th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Glacier Avenue
4
Turn left onto Highland Drive
300 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Drive
5
Turn right onto AK 7
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Egan Drive
6
Continue on AK 7
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Glacier Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto AK 7
206 ft
·
3 sec
·
Glacier Highway
8
Continue on AK 7
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
9
Turn left
207 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn left
349 ft
·
25 sec
11
Continue on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi
·
7 hr 45 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
12
Continue
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
17 sec
14
At end of road, turn left onto AK 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Nordic Drive
15
Turn right onto Fram Street
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Fram Street
16
Arrive at destination
Fram Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.1 miles from Juneau, AK, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 79.1 miles or 3h 51m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Petersburg, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Juneau, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Juneau, AK
Aim for roughly 79 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Petersburg, AK
Aim for roughly 79 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Juneau, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau for about 144.3 miles.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.84 one way
$61.67 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.25 | $66.49 |
| premium | $5.57 | $34.67 | $69.33 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$161–$271
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.61 | $7.59 |
| Efficient EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.84 | $6.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Petersburg, AK
Afternoon in Petersburg on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
AKDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
8h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Juneau, AK to Petersburg, AK covers 158.2 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau, Egan Drive, Glacier Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 79 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 79.1 miles from Juneau, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Glacier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (AK 7 / Glacier Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Juneau, AK to Petersburg, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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