Origin
Anchor Point, AK
Afternoon in Anchor Point on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
AKDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anchor Point, AK
Robert So
Homer, AK
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Traveling between Anchor Point and Homer is a brief, 15.5-mile journey that takes approximately 23 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Sterling Highway, transitioning into the Homer Bypass Road and Greatland Street. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should keep your vehicle running for this entire Alaskan stretch. It is a straightforward connection between two local communities, making it an ideal route for travelers looking for a quick transition rather than a cross-country haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.7 miles from Anchor Point, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience as you make your way along this 15.5-mile stretch. Unlike long-haul interstates, this route features zero highway share, relying entirely on local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The road transitions from the Sterling Highway into Homer Bypass Road and Greatland Street, requiring you to navigate various turns rather than cruising on a straight path. It is a technical, low-speed drive that feels more like navigating through local community corridors than an open-road highway excursion.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sterling Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK is easy. At 23m 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 Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greatland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sterling Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchor Point, AK and Homer, AK.
1
Start on Bates Avenue
279 ft
·
18 sec
·
Bates Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sterling Highway
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Sterling Highway
3
Continue on Homer Bypass Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Homer Bypass Road
4
Turn left onto Greatland Street
325 ft
·
17 sec
·
Greatland Street
5
Turn left
266 ft
·
19 sec
6
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 23-minute drive, you have significant flexibility with your departure time and planning. You do not need to worry about scheduling complex rest stops or long-distance fueling strategies, as the entire trip requires only about $3 in fuel. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy, local route, you should remain vigilant at intersections as you transition between the Sterling Highway and the Homer Bypass Road. Given the short duration, use this route as a convenient way to reposition yourself between these two Alaskan locations without the stress of a long-distance road trip.
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 7.7 miles from Anchor Point, AK, or about 11m into the drive.
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 15.5 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homer, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anchor Point, 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 Anchor Point, AK
This is one driving day of about 15.5 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anchor Point, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Anchor Point, AK · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Anchor Point, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Homer, AK
The final approach into Homer, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Homer, AK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $6.02 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Homer, AK
Afternoon in Homer on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees warmer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK covers 15.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sterling Highway, Homer Bypass Road, Greatland Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Anchor Point, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anchor Point, AK to Homer, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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