Origin
Homer, AK
Night in Homer on Tuesday
Local time
10:00 PM
AKDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, AK to Haines, AK
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Drive Time
51h 54m
Distance
862.4 mi
1,388 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$187
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
51h 8m
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6 AM
51h 55m
8 AM
53h 28m
10 AM
52h 28m
12 PM
52h 18m
3 PM
52h 32m
5 PM
53h 24m
8 PM
51h 27m
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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Haines, AK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Homer, AK to Haines, AK covers 862.4 miles and takes about 51h 54m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Greatland Street, Homer Bypass Road, Sterling Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $186.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
14 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
431.2 miles from Homer, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 862.4 miles and 51h 54m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Greatland Street and Homer Bypass Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Greatland Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 51h 54m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 862.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homer, AK to Haines, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greatland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homer Bypass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sterling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seward Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Glacier Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Camp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Greatland Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, AK and Haines, AK.
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Start on the route
266 ft
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22 sec
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the route
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greatland Street
325 ft
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13 sec
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Greatland Street
3
Turn right onto Homer Bypass Road
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Homer Bypass Road
4
Continue on Sterling Highway
132 mi
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3 hr 9 min
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Sterling Highway
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seward Highway
41 mi
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48 min
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Seward Highway
6
Turn right onto Portage Glacier Road
5.0 mi
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7 min
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Portage Glacier Road
7
Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi
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10 min
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Portage Glacier Highway
8
Continue on West Camp Road
1.5 mi
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2 min
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West Camp Road
9
Turn right
171 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left
249 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn straight onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
334 mi
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22 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Yakutat
12
Turn sharp right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
263 mi
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17 hr
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat
13
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
76 mi
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8 hr 29 min
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Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines
14
Continue on Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
328 ft
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6 sec
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Ferry Terminal - Haines {Lutak)
15
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Lutak Road
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Lutak Road
17
Continue on 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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2nd Avenue
18
Turn right onto Dalton Street
49 ft
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2 sec
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Dalton Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 14 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 431.2 miles from Homer, AK, or about 25h 57m into the drive.
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 190 miles or 11h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 431.2 miles or 25h 57m 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 215.6 miles or 12h 58m
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 48h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haines, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Homer, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Homer, AK
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Haines, AK
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 13 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 190 miles from Homer, AK.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 14 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 431.2 mi from Homer, AK · 25h 57m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
285 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
569 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, AKOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 13h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cohoe, AK after about 216 miles or 13 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
431 mi · about 26h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sterling, AK after about 431 miles or 26 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
647 mi · about 38.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Eagle River, AK after about 647 miles or 38.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 190 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 431.2 miles from Homer, 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 216 miles or 13 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.
Arriving in Haines, AK
The final approach into Haines, 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 Haines, AK.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Haines, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$186.91 one way
$373.82 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
302 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $196.55 | $393.11 |
| premium | $5.98 | $203.04 | $406.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $190.41 | $380.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$187
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$527–$807
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 301.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $91 in charging · 3 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 258.7 | 3 | $90.55 | $41.40 |
| Efficient EV | 215.6 | 2 | $75.46 | $34.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 345 | 4 | $120.74 | $55.19 |
Gas CO2
302 kg
EV CO2
101 kg (67% less)
Plan for 3 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.
Destination
Haines, AK
Night in Haines on Tuesday
Local time
10:00 PM
AKDT
Current temp
76°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.
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 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
51h 54m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homer, AK to Haines, AK covers 862.4 miles and takes about 51h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Greatland Street, Homer Bypass Road, Sterling Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 431.2 miles from Homer, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $186.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 14 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 862.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homer, AK to Haines, AK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Homer, AK to Haines, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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