Origin
Homer, AK
Evening in Homer on Saturday
Local time
8:20 PM
AKDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, AK to Anchor Point, AK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer, AK
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Anchor Point, AK
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Homer and Anchor Point is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 15.5 miles. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a casual day trip rather than an overnight excursion. The path utilizes Greatland Street, the Homer Bypass Road, and the Sterling Highway to connect these two Alaskan locations. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this brief transit. Since both the origin and destination are located within the same region, you won't experience significant shifts in climate or terrain. This drive is best viewed as a simple local connection rather than a long-haul expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| Homer Bypass Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greatland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bates Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sterling Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, AK and Anchor Point, AK.
1
Start on this road
266 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Greatland Street
326 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greatland Street
3
Turn right onto AK 1
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Homer Bypass Road
4
Continue on AK 1
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Sterling Highway
5
Turn right onto Bates Avenue
280 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bates Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Bates Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Greatland Street
At end of road, turn right onto Greatland Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AK 1 / Homer Bypass Road
Turn right onto AK 1 / Homer Bypass Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Bates Avenue
Turn right onto Bates Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Anchor Point, AK
Evening in Anchor Point on Saturday
Local time
8:20 PM
AKDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between these coastal Alaskan communities. While the route spans 15.5 miles, it features zero percent highway share, meaning you will navigate local thoroughfares rather than long, high-speed stretches. The character of the road is technical and requires your attention due to the frequent turns along the way. Because this is a short trip, there are no long, uninterrupted segments to settle into, keeping the driving experience engaging from start to finish. You will primarily navigate the connections between Greatland Street and the Sterling Highway, which define the flow of this specific journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Sterling Highway.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Greatland Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Homer, AK to Anchor Point, AK is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Greatland Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (AK 1 / Homer Bypass Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (Bates Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Sterling Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Greatland Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (AK 1 / Homer Bypass Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (Bates Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anchor Point, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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