How far is Florence, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from Florence, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.13 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.31 mi
71.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.31 mi
Kilometers
71.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.13 mi
Kilometers
98.38 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM MST
Return by in Florence
Sun, May 3, 12:45 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-02T22:37
Arrive Scottsdale
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Apache Junction
AZ

A town in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Florence
30.5 mi
00h 31m
To Scottsdale
30.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 PM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Scottsdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Scottsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    13 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Butte Avenue

    2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway

    15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

    1552 ft · 43 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 60 West: Apache Junction, Mesa, Phoenix

    2520 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pima Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

    2092 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Chaparral Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Scottsdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 36%
North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 25%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.1 mi · 20%
Pima Freeway
4.86 mi · 8%
Price Freeway
2.61 mi · 4%
AZ 101 Loop North
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Superstition Freeway

Continue on Superstition Freeway

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apache Junction
00h 31m from Florence
Leave By
4:22 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Clear near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Scottsdale?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Florence and 30.6 miles from Scottsdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Clear near Scottsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apache Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apache Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

43 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

54 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 44.31 mi (71.31 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Scottsdale

#2 Scottsdale

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

Population262,647
Coordinates33.5092100, -111.8990300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: East Butte Avenue (-111.387342, 33.031336)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.53 $23.06
Premium $5.57 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $6.37 $13.75 $27.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Scottsdale. The current time is 22:37:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.