How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Maricopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Maricopa.
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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
9.1 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Price Road
2652 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Price Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Price Road
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Maricopa.
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 Maricopa Road
Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Maricopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Scottsdale and 18.6 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 32.33 mi (52.03 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 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: North John Wayne Parkway (-112.047267, 33.058158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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