Road trips from Anchorage
4 road trips that start in or near Anchorage, from 2 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Alaska’s Seward Highway
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Glenn Highway and Hatcher Pass
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Kenai Peninsula to Homer on the Sterling Highway
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Tidal bore, glaciers and gravel dust: by camper along the Seward Highway, Parks Highway and Denali Highway
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska’s Seward Highway | 2 | 118 mi | 2 h 07 min | 4 |
| Glenn Highway and Hatcher Pass | 3 | 220 mi | 3 h 56 min | 7 |
| Kenai Peninsula to Homer on the Sterling Highway | 4 | 242 mi | 4 h 20 min | 8 |
| Tidal bore, glaciers and gravel dust: by camper along the Seward Highway, Parks Highway and Denali Highway | 8 | 856 mi | 15 h 17 min | 12 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Anchorage?
Popular routes starting in or near Anchorage: Alaska’s Seward Highway, Glenn Highway and Hatcher Pass, Kenai Peninsula to Homer on the Sterling Highway and Tidal bore, glaciers and gravel dust: by camper along the Seward Highway, Parks Highway and Denali Highway.
Is there a short road trip from Anchorage?
The shortest is Alaska’s Seward Highway: 2 days, about 118 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Anchorage?
The longest is Tidal bore, glaciers and gravel dust: by camper along the Seward Highway, Parks Highway and Denali Highway: 8 days, about 856 mi with 12 stops.