Glacier Bay to Lincoln, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1504.1 miles 2420.6 km · straight line
1804.9 miles estimated 2904.7 km · driving distance
36h 19min estimated drive time
$174 - $214 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Lincoln, California?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Lincoln, California is 1504.1 miles (2420.6 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, California is located SSE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1804.9 miles, taking about 36h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Lincoln, California in California.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Glacier Bay and Lincoln, California. 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 Glacier Bay to Lincoln, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 19min $174 - $214 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 35min $144–$271* Budget
Train ~47h 13min $217–$632* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Lincoln, California

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Lincoln, California
38.89°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 501 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients