Port Alberni to San Juan Islands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.3 miles 151.8 km · straight line
117.9 miles estimated 189.8 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
CAD 19 - CAD 24 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Port Alberni from San Juan Islands?

The distance from Port Alberni to San Juan Islands is 94.3 miles (151.8 km) as the crow flies. San Juan Islands is located ESE of Port Alberni. By car, the driving distance is approximately 117.9 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Port Alberni is in British Columbia, Canada, while San Juan Islands is in Washington, United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Port Alberni and San Juan Islands. 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 Port Alberni to San Juan Islands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min CAD 19 - CAD 24 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Alberni & San Juan Islands

Quick Facts

Port Alberni
49.24°N, 124.80°W
America/Vancouver
22m elevation
San Juan Islands
48.53°N, 123.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 264 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients