How far is Anchorage, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Anchorage and Palmer is 37 miles (59.55 km).
Flight distance from Anchorage, AK to Palmer, AK is 37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Anchorage, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 45.53 miles (73.28 km) by car.
Driving from Anchorage to Palmer will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: South Colony Way (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Anchorage and Palmer
The distance between Anchorage and Palmer is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Anchorage and Palmer. The current time is 17:13:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.08 liters (1.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Anchorage and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Anchorage to Palmer is $6.96 (diesel $7.42).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $6.96 | $7.33 | $7.65 | $7.42 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 14, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Anchorage and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Gateway, AK to Anchorage 39.05 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from Sterling, AK to Anchorage 135.81 miles (219 km)
