Drive Time
16h 10m
Distance
606.9 mi
977 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$132
one way
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
The drive from Cordova, AK to Homer, AK covers 606.9 miles and takes about 16h 10m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 1st Street, Ocean Dock Road, Orca Inlet Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $132.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
303.5 miles from Cordova, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8h 5m into the drive .
At 606.9 miles and 16h 10m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are 1st Street and Ocean Dock Road.
At 16h 10m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 16h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cordova, AK to Homer, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Dock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orca Inlet Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New England Cannery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Terminal Access Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hazelet Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova, AK and Homer, AK.
Start on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Street
Continue on Ocean Dock Road
Continue on Orca Inlet Road
Continue on New England Cannery Road
Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova
Continue straight
Turn right onto Ferry Way
Continue on Hazelet Avenue
Turn right onto Egan Avenue
Continue on Richardson Highway
Turn left onto Glenn Highway
Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
Continue on Glenn Highway
Continue on East 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Gambell Street
Continue on Seward Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Greatland Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 134 miles or 3h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 303.5 miles or 8h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 303.5 miles or 8h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homer, AK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cordova, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cordova, AK
Aim for roughly 303 miles and 8.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Homer, AK
Aim for roughly 303 miles and 8.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 303.5 mi from Cordova, AK · 8h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
200 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
401 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Anchorage, AKNight 1
303 mi · about 8.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Palmer, AK after about 303 miles or 8.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 303.5 miles from Cordova, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 303 miles or 8.1 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Homer, AK with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$132.08 one way
$264.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $138.94 | $277.88 |
| premium | $6.02 | $143.89 | $287.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $134.83 | $269.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$132
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$262–$372
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 212.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 182.1 | 2 | $63.72 | $29.13 |
| Efficient EV | 151.7 | 1 | $53.10 | $24.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 242.8 | 3 | $84.97 | $38.84 |
Gas CO2
212 kg
EV CO2
71 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Cordova on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
AKDT
Current temp
33°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Homer on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
AKDT
Current temp
30°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
27°F
Palmer, AK
200 mi in
30°F
Anchorage, AK
401 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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