How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Gold Camp, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Gold Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Gold Camp.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1838 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Price Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Globe
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
22.2 mi · 26 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.8 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit left toward North Queen Valley Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Queen Anne Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive
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Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive
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Turn left onto North Jacque Drive
158 m · 18 sec · North Jacque Drive
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Continue on East Diane Drive
1777 ft · 1 min · East Diane Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive
977 ft · 44 sec · North Sharon Drive
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Turn right onto West Kirk Drive
57 m · 8 sec · West Kirk Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kirk Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Gold Camp.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Mostly Sunny near Gold Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Gold Camp?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 25.9 miles from Scottsdale and 26 miles from Gold Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Scottsdale and Mostly Sunny near Gold Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apache Junction.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Gold Camp. Straight-line distance: 37.4 mi (60.19 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Gold Camp
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.2936700, -111.3042900 |
| Altitude | 604 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Camp (-111.30429, 33.29367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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