How far is Alhambra, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Alhambra, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alhambra and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra and Scottsdale.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1243 ft · 35 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
995 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto West Indian School Road
11 mi · 22 min · West Indian School Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Indian School Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North Goldwater Boulevard
2743 ft · 1 min · North Goldwater Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Camelback Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Camelback Road
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Turn left onto North Hayden Road
2694 ft · 1 min · North Hayden Road
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
2937 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alhambra and Scottsdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Indian School Road
Turn straight onto West Indian School Road
11 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Alhambra and Clear near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alhambra to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Alhambra and 15.5 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Alhambra and Clear near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Peoria City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alhambra and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 Alhambra
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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