Origin
Petersburg, AK
Afternoon in Petersburg on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
AKDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Petersburg, AK to Juneau, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 12m
Distance
159.6 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 4m
★
6 AM
8h 12m
8 AM
8h 28m
10 AM
8h 18m
12 PM
8h 16m
3 PM
8h 19m
5 PM
8h 27m
8 PM
8h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Petersburg, AK
Vitali Adutskevich
Juneau, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Petersburg, AK to Juneau, AK covers 159.6 miles and takes about 8h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Nordic Drive, Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau, Glacier Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.59 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
79.8 miles from Petersburg, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 12m drive with frequent turns across 159.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Nordic Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Petersburg, AK to Juneau, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Nordic Drive | — | — |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau | — | — |
| Glacier Highway | — | — |
| DeHart's Traffic Circle | — | — |
| Egan Drive | — | — |
| Highland Drive | — | — |
| Glacier Avenue | — | — |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Nordic Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg, AK and Juneau, AK.
1
Start on Fram Street
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fram Street
2
Turn left onto North Nordic Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Nordic Drive
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
57 sec
4
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
144 mi
·
7 hr 45 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau
5
Continue straight
351 ft
·
26 sec
6
Turn right
207 ft
·
5 sec
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Glacier Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glacier Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHart's Traffic Circle
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
DeHart's Traffic Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Glacier Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Glacier Highway
10
Turn straight onto Egan Drive
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Egan Drive
11
Turn left onto Highland Drive
335 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Drive
12
Turn right onto Glacier Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Glacier Avenue
13
Turn left onto West 9th Street
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 9th Street
14
Turn right
33 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at your 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 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from Petersburg, AK, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 4h 6m 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 79.8 miles or 4h 6m
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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Juneau, 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 2-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 80 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Juneau, AK
Aim for roughly 80 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Petersburg, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.59 one way
$69.18 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $36.37 | $72.75 |
| premium | $5.98 | $37.58 | $75.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.24 | $70.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$165–$275
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.34 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Juneau, AK
Afternoon in Juneau on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
AKDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
8h 12m 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 Juneau, AK covers 159.6 miles and takes about 8h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Nordic Drive, Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Juneau, 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 80 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 79.8 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 $34.59 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 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Petersburg, AK to Juneau, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Petersburg, AK to Juneau, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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