How far is Eagle River, AK from Seward, AK?
The driving distance from Eagle River, AK to Seward, AK is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Seward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Seward.
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Start on Monte Road
126 m · 19 sec · Monte Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Glenn Highway
1045 ft · 27 sec · Old Glenn Highway
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Continue on Artillery Road
584 ft · 17 sec · Artillery Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1120 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn Highway
12 mi · 14 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
124 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Seward Highway
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1 km · 59 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
92 m · 19 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
52 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle River and Seward.
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
Continue on Seward Highway
124 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Eagle River and Rain near Seward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Seward?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Girdwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Eagle River and 70.2 miles from Seward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 12:30 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Eagle River and Rain near Seward.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Seward. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.51 km).
#1 Eagle River
Community in Alaska, USA
| Population | 24,793 |
| Coordinates | 61.3213900, -149.5677800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,927 |
| Coordinates | 60.1042600, -149.4435000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seward (-149.4435, 60.10426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.50 | $54.99 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
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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