Origin
Maricopa, AZ
Morning in Maricopa on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maricopa, 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
49m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maricopa, AZ
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Trip Overview
Maricopa, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is 37.3 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Maricopa Road and the Price Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. Expect a mixed drive experience as you transition from local roads to a major freeway. Given its short duration, this route is easily manageable, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and ample opportunity to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed.
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 49m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 44% of it being highway. You'll start on Maricopa Road, which can feel like a local thoroughfare, for its longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles. As you continue, you'll merge onto the Price Freeway, a more typical interstate experience. The transition from the more rural feel of Maricopa Road to the faster pace of the freeway defines the character of this journey, preparing you for the urban environment of Scottsdale.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maricopa Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in near South Price Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Price Road
Turn left onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 101 Loop North
Navigation decision point
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
36.2 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
4
36.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
East Chaparral Road
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Road | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Price Freeway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| West Queen Creek Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South Price Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North John Wayne Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maricopa Road
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 347
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
2
Continue on AZ 347
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on AZ 347
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Road
4
Continue on AZ 347
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
5
Turn left onto South Price Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Price Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
7
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left
64 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Maricopa, AZ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Maricopa, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scottsdale, AZ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Scottsdale on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
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
35 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
49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 37.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maricopa Road, Price Freeway, West Queen Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Maricopa, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maricopa, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
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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