United States, Alaska
Turnagain Arm tides on one side, glaciers on the other, all the way to the sea.
Length
204 km
In miles
126.8 mi
Driving time
5 hr 6 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Anchorage to Seward, following the AK 1 and AK 9. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice and avalanche control closures in winter
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 3 May 2026
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