Glacier Bay to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1303.9 miles 2098.4 km · straight line
1564.7 miles estimated 2518.1 km · driving distance
31h 29min estimated drive time
$151 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Redwood?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Redwood is 1303.9 miles (2098.4 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located SSE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1564.7 miles, taking about 31h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Redwood 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 Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 29min $151 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 47min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~40h 56min $188–$548* Comfort

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 435 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients