Campbell River to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

727.6 miles 1170.9 km · straight line
873.1 miles estimated 1405.1 km · driving distance
17h 34min estimated drive time
CAD 142 - CAD 174 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Campbell River from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Campbell River to Glacier Bay is 727.6 miles (1170.9 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NNW of Campbell River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 873.1 miles, taking about 17h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Campbell River is in British Columbia, Canada, while Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Campbell River 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 Campbell River to Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 34min CAD 142 - CAD 174 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 5min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 50min $105–$306* Comfort

Quick Facts

Campbell River
50.02°N, 125.24°W
America/Vancouver
65m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients