Aberdeen, Washington to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

942.2 miles 1516.4 km · straight line
1130.7 miles estimated 1819.7 km · driving distance
22h 45min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, Washington from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Aberdeen, Washington to Glacier Bay is 942.2 miles (1516.4 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NNW of Aberdeen, Washington. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1130.7 miles, taking about 22h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, Washington in Washington and Glacier Bay in Alaska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, Washington and Glacier Bay. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, Washington to Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 45min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 18min $90–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 35min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, Washington & Glacier Bay

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, Washington
46.98°N, 123.82°W
America/Los_Angeles
7m elevation
Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients