How far is North Pole, AK from Homer, AK?
The driving distance from North Pole, AK to Homer, AK is about 592.5 miles (953.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 00m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Alaska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Pole and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Pole and Homer.
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Start on Fourth Avenue
60 m · 11 sec · Fourth Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowman Lane
45 m · 12 sec · Snowman Lane
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Santa Claus Lane
1846 ft · 37 sec · South Santa Claus Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Santa Claus Lane
37 m · 2 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto North Santa Claus Lane
142 m · 9 sec · North Santa Claus Lane
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Turn slight left onto Badger Road
135 m · 13 sec · Badger Road
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Continue on Badger Road
26 m · 2 sec · Badger Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
11 mi · 14 min · Richardson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
325 mi · 6 hr 34 min
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Continue on Glenn Highway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Glenn Highway
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gambell Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gambell Street
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Continue on Seward Highway
87.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Seward Highway
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Take the exit slight right
132 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto Greatland Street
99 m · 17 sec · Greatland Street
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Turn left
81 m · 19 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 North Pole and Homer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Richardson Highway
Take the exit slight right
325 mi · 06h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving North Pole and Rain And Snow Likely near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Pole to Homer?
The road trip is about 592.5 miles (953.5 km) and usually takes 12h 30m 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?
Willow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.3 miles from North Pole and 297.1 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 214.6 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 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 $103.53 one way or $207.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around North Pole and Rain And Snow Likely near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Pole and Homer. Straight-line distance: 377.84 mi (608.07 km).
#1 North Pole
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 64.7511100, -147.3494400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,034 |
| Coordinates | 59.6425000, -151.5494000 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-151.5494, 59.6425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 953 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 23m |
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 | $103.53 | $207.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $111.62 | $223.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $116.39 | $232.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $133.11 | $266.23 |
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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