Seward Highway (AK-1/9) — Anchorage to Seward
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Seward Highway (AK-1/9) — Anchorage to Seward

Alaska's most legendary road trip. Travel beyond the Arctic Circle through mountains, tundra, and remote wilderness to Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic Ocean.

Distance 127 mi
Duration 1–3 Days
Terrain Easy
Season Year Round
Total Distance
Total Distance 127 Miles
Recommended
Recommended 1–3 Days
Difficulty
Difficulty Easy
Terrain Type
Terrain Type Coastal Highway
Best Season
Best Season May – Sep
Best Vehicle
Best Vehicle SUV 4WD
Best Vehicle for This Route

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Toyota RAV4 AWD
Family Friendly

Toyota RAV4 AWD

Versatile AWD crossover with fuel-efficient performance, spacious comfort & easy Alaska travel statewide.

Toyota Corolla
Budget Travel

Toyota Corolla

Reliable economy sedan with fuel-saving performance, smooth comfort & easy highway travel across Alaska statewide.

Route Highlights

MILE BY MILE — SEWARD HIGHWAY

Mile 0
Anchorage

Departure Point

Start
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Depart Alaska’s largest city and head south along one of America’s most beautiful highways.

Mile 50
Turnagain Arm

Scenic Coastline

Coastal
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Famous for dramatic tides, beluga whale sightings, mountain views, and panoramic overlooks.

Mile 70
Portage Valley

Glacier Area

Glacier
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Explore glacier-fed lakes, visitor centers, and some of Southcentral Alaska’s most accessible ice fields.

Mile 90
Moose Pass

Historic Community

Wildlife
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A quiet mountain town surrounded by forests, lakes, and frequent wildlife sightings.

Mile 120
Kenai Mountains

Scenic Region

Mountains
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Travel through rugged mountain terrain with endless opportunities for photography and outdoor recreation.

Mile 127
Seward

Coastal Destination

Finish
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The landscape transforms into vast Arctic tundra with opportunities to spot caribou, musk oxen, foxes, and migratory birds.

Mile 414
Deadhorse / Prudhoe Bay

Arctic Ocean Destination

Finish
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Arrive in Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and one of Alaska’s premier coastal adventure towns.

Travel Logistics

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Seward Highway is an All-American Road and one of Alaska's most spectacular drives. Expect coastal scenery, glacier viewpoints, mountain landscapes, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Fuel Stops

Fuel Stops

  • Anchorage full services
  • Girdwood fuel available
  • Moose Pass fuel available
  • Seward full services
Road Conditions

Road Conditions

  • Fully paved highway
  • Open year-round
  • Mountain weather can change quickly
  • Watch for wildlife on roadway
Highlights

Highlights

  • Turnagain Arm viewpoints
  • Portage Glacier area
  • Kenai Mountains scenery
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
Recommended Stops

Recommended Stops

  • Beluga Point
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Portage Valley
  • Seward Waterfront
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