Anchorage to Kenai wilds
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Alaska Glacier Route
Seward to Homer
Seward and Homer sit about 128 km (80 mi) apart in a straight line, with Homer to the south-west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Alaska Glacier Route itinerary, a 7-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 128 km · 80 mi
- Est. road distance
- 154–180 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading south-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Alaska Glacier Route itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 154–180 km (96–112 mi) of road and 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Alaska Glacier Route guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Seward and Homer depends on the line — check timetables.
A rental car is the standard choice, since the route follows scenic highway from Anchorage down the Kenai Peninsula to Homer. Some travelers take the train for part of the way. Check road conditions and allow slow stretches during busy summer weekends.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Homer
Allow two days: one around town and the Spit, one crossing Kachemak Bay by water taxi.
Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Free exhibits on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge's seabird colonies.
Bishop's Beach
Driftwood beach with tide pools and views of the volcanoes across Cook Inlet.
Two Sisters Bakery
Old Town bakery and cafe for coffee, pastries and soup near Bishop's Beach.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.
Pratt Museum
Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past.
Homer Spit
4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views.
Before you leave Seward
Spend two full days: one on a Kenai Fjords cruise, one at Exit Glacier and the SeaLife Center.
On this curated route
Where Seward → Homer sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Homer to Seward is the same 128 km in a straight line, heading north-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both. Over a year, Seward gets about 1,010 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward high | 0° | 1° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 2° | 1° |
| Homer high | 0° | 1° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 7° | 2° | 1° |
| Seward rain | 252 | 220 | 164 | 189 | 157 | 131 | 162 | 215 | 296 | 297 | 256 | 296 |
| Homer rain | 150 | 130 | 94 | 108 | 89 | 86 | 110 | 143 | 189 | 186 | 163 | 179 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Homer month guides.
Seward to Homer: questions travelers ask
How far is Seward from Homer?
Seward is about 128 km (80 mi) from Homer in a straight line, with Homer to the south-west. By road, we estimate 154–180 km (96–112 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Seward to Homer?
An estimated 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min, assuming 154–180 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Seward to Homer?
Our Alaska Glacier Route itinerary includes this leg. Alaska Glacier Route runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in Jun – Aug.
Getting to Seward
- Anchorage to Seward 126 km
Guides for both ends
- Seward travel guide
- Seward weather best time to visit
- Homer travel guide
- Homer weather best time to visit
Homer by month
Plan Seward → Homer with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.