Origin
Gold Camp, AZ
Afternoon in Gold Camp on Saturday
Local time
1:26 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gold Camp, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gold Camp, AZ
Jan Kopřiva
Scottsdale, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 51.8-mile drive from Gold Camp to Scottsdale, Arizona, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it offers a practical way to travel between two points within the Desert Southwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a quick transit. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a predictable and efficient path. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on the highway, so expect a consistent pace for most of the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Superstition Freeway | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| North Queen Valley Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Price Freeway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Queen Anne Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Queen Valley Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Superstition Freeway
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Camp, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on West Kirk Drive
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Kirk Drive
2
Turn left onto North Sharon Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Sharon Drive
3
Turn right onto East Lynn Way
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Lynn Way
4
Turn right onto East Diane Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Diane Drive
5
Continue on North Jacque Drive
519 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Jacque Drive
6
At end of road, turn right onto East Queen Valley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Queen Valley Drive
7
Turn right onto North Queen Anne Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Queen Anne Drive
8
Continue on North Queen Valley Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Queen Valley Road
9
Turn right onto US 60
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 176B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left
64 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Gold Camp, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Sharon Drive
Turn left onto North Sharon Drive
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Turn right onto US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
41.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 176B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Chaparral Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Saturday
Local time
1:26 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 57% of the route being on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Superstition Freeway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, and Pima Freeway, indicating a blend of faster, multi-lane roads and potentially some more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.9 miles on the Superstition Freeway, offering a sustained period of highway driving. Expect the road to feel like a typical urban and suburban commute, with varying speed limits and traffic patterns as you approach Scottsdale.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on Superstition Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Sharon Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Sharon Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ
Full guide →Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on Superstition Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scottsdale, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Sharon Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scottsdale, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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