Glacier Bay to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1056.8 miles 1700.8 km · straight line
2144.1 miles actual route 3450.6 km · driving distance
56h 34min estimated drive time
$206 - $254 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Portland, Oregon is 1056.8 miles (1700.8 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2144.1 miles, taking about 56h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 56h 34min $206 - $254 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~67h 53min $172–$322* Budget
Train ~73h 32min $257–$750* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM