How far is Glendale, AZ from Alhambra, AZ?

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Alhambra, AZ is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.21 mi
00h 07m
Flight
4.08 mi
6.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.08 mi
Kilometers
6.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.39 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 11:48 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-10-15T11:40
Arrive Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 11:48 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Glendale
2.6 mi
00h 03m
To Alhambra
2.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Alhambra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Alhambra.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    1798 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto North 35th Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec · North 35th Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Alhambra.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
4.96 mi · 95%
North 35th Avenue
0.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Continue on Grand Avenue

4.62 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 03m from Glendale
Leave By
8:14 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Glendale and Clear near Alhambra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Alhambra?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Glendale and 2.6 miles from Alhambra.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Glendale and Clear near Alhambra.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 7 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Alhambra. Straight-line distance: 4.08 mi (6.56 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 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.

Population0
Coordinates33.4983800, -112.1343200
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134242, 33.49838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $5.03 $0.91 $1.81
Premium $5.36 $0.97 $1.93
Diesel $6.27 $1.13 $2.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Alhambra. The current time is 11:40:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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