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The best driving roads in Alaska

Scale that reframes what you think a long drive is, with a coastal highway out of Anchorage that ranks with anything in the lower 48.

Scored roads

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Combined length

126.8 mi

Driving time

5 hr 6 min

Best season

Late May to mid September

Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Scores combine driving quality and scenery, checked against current closure notices for Alaska. How we score roads.

Last reviewed 16 June 2026

Planning

Driving Alaska properly

Where to base yourself

Anchorage

When to go

Late May to mid September

How long you need

Allow roughly 2 days to drive all of these without rushing, plus transit time to reach the state.