Origin
Petersburg, AK
Late night in Petersburg on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 AM
AKDT
Current temp
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Trip from Petersburg, AK to Anchorage, AK
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Drive Time
48h 13m
Distance
803.2 mi
1,293 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$174
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
47h 30m
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6 AM
48h 13m
8 AM
49h 40m
10 AM
48h 44m
12 PM
48h 35m
3 PM
48h 48m
5 PM
49h 36m
8 PM
47h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Petersburg, AK
Vitali Adutskevich
Anchorage, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Petersburg, AK to Anchorage, AK covers 803.2 miles and takes about 48h 13m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 334.5 miles on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat. At current regular gas prices, budget about $174.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
13 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
401.6 miles from Petersburg, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 803.2 miles and 48h 13m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat and Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat is the longest continuous segment at about 334.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 48h 13m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 803.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 145.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 408.1 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
145.5 mi into trip
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~7h 48m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
408.1 mi into trip
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~24h 48m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
742.6 mi into trip
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~46h 48m in
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West Camp Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road
Navigation decision point
5
803.1 mi into trip
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~48h 13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | 334.5 mi | 22h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat | 262.6 mi | 17h |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau | 144.3 mi | 7h 45m |
| Seward Highway | 46.9 mi | 58m |
| Portage Glacier Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Portage Glacier Highway | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| West Camp Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| A Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
— 334.5 mi, about 22h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg, AK and Anchorage, AK.
1
Start on Fram Street
376 ft
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21 sec
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Fram Street
2
Turn left onto AK 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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North Nordic Drive
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
56 sec
4
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi
·
7 hr 45 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
5
Continue
349 ft
·
32 sec
6
Turn left
175 ft
·
2 sec
7
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
·
17 hr
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
8
Turn sharp left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
·
22 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
9
Continue
374 ft
·
7 sec
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Camp Road
173 ft
·
9 sec
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West Camp Road
11
Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camp Road
12
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Portage Glacier Highway
13
Continue on FFH 35
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Portage Glacier Road
14
Turn right onto AK 1
47 mi
·
58 min
·
Seward Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East Fireweed Lane
16
Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
A Street
17
Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 9th Avenue
18
Turn right onto I Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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I Street
19
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
120 ft
·
9 sec
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West 4th Avenue
20
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at destination
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 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 13 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 401.6 miles from Petersburg, AK, or about 24h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 334.5 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 177 miles or 9h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 401.6 miles or 24h 23m 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 200.8 miles or 11h 23m
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 46h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anchorage, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Petersburg, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Petersburg, AK
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 12.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 12.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 12.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Anchorage, AK
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 12.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 177 miles from Petersburg, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 13 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat for about 334.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 401.6 mi from Petersburg, AK · 24h 23m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
265 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Overnight Options
Night 1
201 mi · about 12.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Girdwood, AK after about 201 miles or 12.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
402 mi · about 24.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 402 miles or 24.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
602 mi · about 36.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 602 miles or 36.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 177 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 401.6 miles from Petersburg, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 334.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 201 miles or 12.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Anchorage, AK
The final approach into Anchorage, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anchorage, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Anchorage, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$174.08 one way
$348.16 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
281 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $183.06 | $366.12 |
| premium | $5.98 | $189.10 | $378.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $177.34 | $354.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$174
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$514–$794
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 281 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $84 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 241 | 2 | $84.34 | $38.55 |
| Efficient EV | 200.8 | 2 | $70.28 | $32.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 321.3 | 4 | $112.45 | $51.40 |
Gas CO2
281 kg
EV CO2
94 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Anchorage, AK
Late night in Anchorage on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 AM
AKDT
Current temp
44°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
48h 13m 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 Petersburg, AK to Anchorage, AK covers 803.2 miles and takes about 48h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat, Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau. 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 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 201 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 401.6 miles from Petersburg, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $174.08 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 13 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 803.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 145.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 408.1 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Petersburg, AK to Anchorage, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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