How far is Sterling, AK from Seward, AK?
The driving distance from Sterling, AK to Seward, AK is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Seward.
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Start on Great Land Street
24 m · 6 sec · Great Land Street
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Turn right onto Sterling Highway
46 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Sterling Highway
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Turn right onto Seward Highway
35.4 mi · 51 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 Sterling 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.
Sterling Highway
Turn right onto Sterling Highway
46 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sterling and Mostly Sunny near Seward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Seward?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Sterling and 41.1 miles from Seward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 3:04 PM AKDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sterling and Mostly Sunny near Seward.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Seward. Straight-line distance: 54.2 mi (87.23 km).
#1 Sterling
Sterling is a place in Alaska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 60.5372200, -150.7647200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 2,927 |
| Coordinates | 60.1042600, -149.4435000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue (-149.443726, 60.104259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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