Origin
Falls, AK
Night in Falls on Tuesday
Local time
11:37 PM
AKDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falls, AK to Seldovia, AK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
169 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Falls, AK to Seldovia, AK covers 169 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sterling Highway, Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry, Seward Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.9 miles on Sterling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
84.5 miles from Falls, AK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 169 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sterling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 131.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near AK 1 / Sterling Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 150.6 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry): Navigation decision point; at 168.7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
12.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Turn left onto AK 1 / Sterling Highway
Navigation decision point
4
150.6 mi into trip
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~3h 42m in
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Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
Navigation decision point
4
168.7 mi into trip
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~4h 57m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
168.8 mi into trip
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~4h 58m in
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English Drive
Turn left onto English Drive
Navigation decision point
4
169 mi into trip
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~4h 59m in
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Fulmore Avenue
Turn right onto Fulmore Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Highway | 131.9 mi | 3h 9m |
| Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry | 18 mi | 1h 15m |
| Seward Highway | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Homer Spit Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Homer Bypass Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ocean Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Alder Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sterling Highway
— 131.9 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls, AK and Seldovia, AK.
1
Start on AK 9
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Seward Highway
2
Turn left onto AK 1
132 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Sterling Highway
3
Continue on AK 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Bypass Road
4
Continue on AK 1
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on AK 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Drive
6
Continue on AK 1
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Homer Spit Road
7
Turn left onto Coast Guard Access
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Coast Guard Access
8
Turn left onto Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
18 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry
9
Continue on Dock Street
525 ft
·
25 sec
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Dock Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
305 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto English Drive
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
English Drive
12
Turn slight right onto Alder Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Alder Street
13
Turn right onto Fulmore Avenue
46 ft
·
2 sec
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Fulmore Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Fulmore Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from Falls, AK, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seldovia, AK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Falls, AK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Falls, AK
This is one driving day of about 169 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Falls, AK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Sterling Highway for about 131.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.5 mi from Falls, AK · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Falls, AK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sterling Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.9 miles.
Arriving in Seldovia, AK
The final approach into Seldovia, AK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Seldovia, AK.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.63 one way
$73.26 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $38.52 | $77.03 |
| premium | $5.98 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.66 | $10.82 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Seldovia, AK
Night in Seldovia on Tuesday
Local time
11:37 PM
AKDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Falls, AK to Seldovia, AK covers 169 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sterling Highway, Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry, Seward Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.5 miles from Falls, AK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (AK 1 / Sterling Highway): Navigation decision point; at 150.6 miles (Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Seldovia Ferry): Navigation decision point; at 168.7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Falls, AK to Seldovia, AK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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