Fourth of July road trip

Anchorage to Homer for Fourth of July

Distance

220 mi

Driving

4.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Soldotna

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On Seward and Sterling Highways, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Soldotna sits about 138 miles from Anchorage and 82 miles from Homer. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Soldotna
• Stays in Homer

Along the way

• Beluga Point on Turnagain Arm
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Bear-viewing flights from Homer

Full drive guide for this route