How far is Girdwood, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Girdwood and Palmer is 45.42 miles (73.1 km).
Flight distance from Girdwood, AK to Palmer, AK is 45.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Girdwood to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Girdwood, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 78.8 miles (126.82 km) by car.
Driving from Girdwood to Palmer will take approximately 01 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2250 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 60°56'33"N 149°9'59"W |
| Latitude | 60.9425000 |
| Longitude | -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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 Girdwood and Palmer
The distance between Girdwood and Palmer is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 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 Girdwood and Palmer. The current time is 08:07:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.53 liters (2.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Girdwood and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Girdwood to Palmer is $12.05 (diesel $12.84).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $12.05 | $12.69 | $13.25 | $12.84 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Girdwood and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
