How far is Girdwood, AK from Anchorage, AK?
The driving distance from Girdwood, AK to Anchorage, AK is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Community in Alaska, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girdwood and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girdwood and Anchorage.
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Start on Dawson Street
132 m · 21 sec · Dawson Street
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Turn right onto Gold Street
99 m · 20 sec · Gold Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
154 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
35.7 mi · 45 min · Seward Highway
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Turn left onto East Fireweed Lane
2696 ft · 1 min · East Fireweed Lane
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Turn right onto A Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Avenue
2881 ft · 2 min · West 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto I Street
1802 ft · 1 min · 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 Girdwood 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.
Seward Highway
Turn right onto Seward Highway
35.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Girdwood to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 19.2 miles from Girdwood and 19.3 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girdwood and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.96 km).
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 60.9425000, -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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