How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Miami, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, AZ is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Miami.
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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
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street
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Turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Miami?
The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Scottsdale and 38.5 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp
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 Gold Camp.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Miami. Straight-line distance: 59.88 mi (96.36 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 Miami
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.3992200, -110.8687200 |
| Altitude | 1037 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami (-110.86872, 33.39922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
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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