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Trip from Port Alexander, AK to Edna Bay, AK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Port Alexander, AK, AK

Port Alexander, AK

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Downtown Edna Bay, AK, AK

Edna Bay, AK

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Trip Overview

This 53.4-mile journey from Port Alexander to Edna Bay in Alaska is a straightforward, single-day adventure. Expect the drive to take about 2 hours and 25 minutes, making it a manageable trip for any day. You'll be navigating primarily on North Prince Of Wales Road and North Island Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this route is quite economical for covering the distance. It's a local drive, so plan for a relaxed pace as you traverse the region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

26.7 miles from Port Alexander, AK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Prince Of Wales Road 41.8 mi 1h 40m
North Island Road 11.6 mi 44m
Longest stretch: North Prince Of Wales Road — 41.8 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Alexander, AK and Edna Bay, AK.

1

Start on FR 2

42 mi · 1 hr 40 min · North Prince Of Wales Road
2

Continue on North Island Road

12 mi · 44 min · North Island Road
3

Arrive at destination

North Island Road

Trip Plan

Given the short distance and manageable duration of this 53.4-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow ample time to reach Edna Bay without feeling rushed. There are no designated stops mentioned, so you can pull over as needed for breaks or to enjoy the surroundings. The fuel cost is estimated at a low $12, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Port Alexander, as services may be limited along the way. Pay attention to road conditions, as local roads can sometimes be less maintained than major highways.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.7 miles from Port Alexander, AK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 12 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 26.7 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna Bay, AK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Port Alexander, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Port Alexander, AK

This is one driving day of about 53.4 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Port Alexander, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Prince Of Wales Road for about 41.8 miles.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.84 one way

$23.68 round trip

$5.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.95 $12.52 $25.03
premium $6.10 $12.83 $25.66
diesel $5.35 $11.25 $22.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Port Alexander, AK

Afternoon in Port Alexander on Wednesday

Local time

12:08 PM

AKDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued May 31 at 9:14PM AKDT until June 2 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Destination

Edna Bay, AK

Afternoon in Edna Bay on Wednesday

Local time

12:08 PM

AKDT

Current temp

42°F

Patchy Fog

N 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued May 31 at 9:14PM AKDT until June 2 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:40PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive between Port Alexander and Edna Bay is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a winding local road experience rather than a high-speed highway. With a 0% highway share, you’ll be on local routes for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 41.8 miles on North Prince Of Wales Road, so there are some longer segments between turns. This profile indicates a road that demands attention and offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, typical of drives through more remote Alaskan areas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.8 mi on North Prince Of Wales Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Port Alexander, AK to Edna Bay, AK is easy. At 2h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Alexander, AK to Edna Bay, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

728 ft 57 ft

Total Climb

1,398 ft

Total Descent

1,321 ft

Highest Point

728 ft

~26.7 mi in

Elevation Range

671 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Port Alexander, AK

Full guide →

Founded 1974

Arriving in Edna Bay, AK

Full guide →

Founded 2014

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.8 miles on North Prince Of Wales Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through AK can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Alexander, AK to Edna Bay, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edna Bay, AK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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