Hotels near Seward Highway (AK-1 and AK-9) and Seward and Sterling Highways in Girdwood, AK

Girdwood is where many drivers stop for the night on Seward Highway (AK-1 and AK-9) and Seward and Sterling Highways. Here is how far it is on each drive it sits on, and where to book.

Drives that pass through

• Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Seward

  About 45 miles from Anchorage Airport (ANC), 82 miles to Seward.

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• Anchorage to Homer

  About 42 miles from Anchorage, 178 miles to Homer.

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Nearby on the route

• Beluga Point on Turnagain Arm
• Alyeska Tram in Girdwood
• Exit Glacier and Kenai Fjords boat tours
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Bear-viewing flights from Homer

Tips for the night

Book a hotel close to the highway exit so the morning start is quick. In the planner you can add Girdwood as a stop, see live gas prices on the way in, and check the weather for the next day's drive.