Cranbrook to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cranbrook from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Cranbrook to Glacier Bay is 1023.6 miles (1647.4 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NW of Cranbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228.4 miles, taking about 24h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook 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.