Glacier Bay to Surrey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

839.7 miles 1351.4 km · straight line
1007.7 miles estimated 1621.7 km · driving distance
20h 16min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Surrey?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Surrey is 839.7 miles (1351.4 km) as the crow flies. Surrey is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1007.7 miles, taking about 20h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States, while Surrey 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. 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 Surrey. 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 Surrey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 16min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 19min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 21min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Surrey

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Surrey
49.11°N, 122.83°W
America/Vancouver
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients