How far is Gateway, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Gateway, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gateway and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway and Anchorage.
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Start on Joanne Drive
785 ft · 39 sec · Joanne Drive
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Turn left onto Regents Road
1124 ft · 50 sec · Regents Road
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Continue on East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 2 min · East Duchess Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
90 m · 6 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Continue on South Georgeson Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · South Georgeson Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trunk Road
67 m · 4 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
1759 ft · 44 sec · Trunk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward AK 3 South: Anchorage, Palmer
122 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto AK 3 South: Anchorage, Palmer
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
109 m · 18 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gateway and Anchorage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Glenn Highway
Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Snow Likely leaving Gateway and Chance Light Snow near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gateway to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Gateway and 19.8 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Gateway and Chance Light Snow near Anchorage.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gateway and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.8 km).
#1 Gateway
Gateway is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
| Population | 294,356 |
| Coordinates | 61.2180600, -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-149.900352, 61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
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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