How far is Girdwood, AK from Eagle River, AK?
The driving distance from Girdwood, AK to Eagle River, AK is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girdwood and Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girdwood and Eagle River.
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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
36 mi · 45 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
11.8 mi · 14 min · Glenn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle River
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Eagle River, Downtown
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Glenn Highway
814 ft · 24 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto Monte Road
126 m · 14 sec · Monte Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monte Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Girdwood and Eagle River.
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
36 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Girdwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eagle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Girdwood to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anchorage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Girdwood and 25.5 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Girdwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eagle River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girdwood and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).
#1 Girdwood
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 60.9425000, -149.1663900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Road (-149.567778, 61.32158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
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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