How far is Palmer, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palmer and Anchorage is 37 miles (59.55 km).
Flight distance from Palmer, AK to Anchorage, AK is 37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palmer, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 42.95 miles (69.13 km) by car.
Driving from Palmer to Anchorage will take approximately 00 hours 47 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Anchorage: (-149.900352,61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time Between Palmer and Anchorage
The distance between Palmer and Anchorage is 69 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 46 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 Palmer and Anchorage. The current time is 21:48:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.74 liters (1.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palmer and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palmer to Anchorage is $6.57 (diesel $7).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $6.57 | $6.91 | $7.22 | $7 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palmer and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
