Glacier Bay to Prince George: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.9 miles 962.3 km · straight line
717.6 miles estimated 1154.8 km · driving distance
14h 26min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Prince George?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Prince George is 597.9 miles (962.3 km) as the crow flies. Prince George is located ESE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.6 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States, while Prince George is in British Columbia, Canada.

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

Coordinates come from public place data for Glacier Bay and Prince George. 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 Prince George

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 26min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 19min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 46min $86–$251* Comfort

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Prince George
53.92°N, 122.75°W
America/Vancouver
578m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients