How far is Cordova, AK from Palmer, AK?
The driving distance from Cordova, AK to Palmer, AK is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Palmer.
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Start on Adams Avenue
1 m · 6 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2561 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Ocean Dock Road
629 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Dock Road
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Continue on Orca Inlet Road
861 ft · 15 sec · Orca Inlet Road
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Continue on New England Cannery Road
996 ft · 17 sec · New England Cannery Road
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Access Road
121 m · 12 sec · Ferry Terminal Access Road
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Turn left
158 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
108.6 mi · 6 hr 45 min · Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
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Continue straight
114 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Camp Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Camp Road
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Continue on West Camp Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Camp Road
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Continue on Portage Glacier Highway
4.7 mi · 11 min · Portage Glacier Highway
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Continue on Portage Glacier Road
5 mi · 7 min · Portage Glacier Road
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
47.2 mi · 59 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on Ingra Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ingra Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
1924 ft · 57 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Glenn Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto West Evergreen Avenue
1367 ft · 49 sec · West Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Colony Way
4 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colony Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordova and Palmer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
Turn right onto Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Cordova
109 mi · 06h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Cordova and Light Rain Likely near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Palmer?
The road trip is about 341.3 miles (549.2 km) and usually takes 09h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whittier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Cordova and 236.1 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 207.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.61 one way or $119.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Cordova and Light Rain Likely near Palmer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 133.79 mi (215.31 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 60.5432000, -145.7586700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,766 |
| Coordinates | 61.5994100, -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582, 61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $59.61 | $119.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.27 | $128.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.01 | $134.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $76.65 | $153.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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