How far is San Carlos, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from San Carlos, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Carlos and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos and Chandler.
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Start on the route
31 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Hartford Street
1452 ft · 46 sec · North Hartford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Palomino Drive
1954 ft · 58 sec · West Palomino Drive
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Turn right onto North Arizona Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Carlos and Chandler.
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.
North Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto North Arizona Avenue
2.57 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving San Carlos and Clear near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos to Chandler?
The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from San Carlos and 1.7 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 $0.56 one way or $1.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Carlos and Clear near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Carlos and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 2.8 mi (4.5 km).
#1 San Carlos
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,207 feet, this Arizona locale rests in the arid Sonoran Desert region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3458800, -111.8507000 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $0.60 | $1.21 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
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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