How far is Glendale from Scottsdale?

Glendale is about 20 miles from Scottsdale by road — a drive of roughly 33 min in normal traffic via Loop 101 around the north Valley. Distance figures below come from live road-network routing between the two points; drive times are typical, and rush hours in Scottsdale add 15–45 minutes at peak.

The route between Glendale and Scottsdale

The trip runs AZ-51 North to Loop 101, then Loop 101 East across the north side of the Valley into Scottsdale.

Distance and drive-time snapshot

Distance: about 20 road miles between the two points. Typical drive time: 33 min in normal traffic. Add 15–45 minutes for metro rush hours around Scottsdale. Door-to-door from a specific address adds a few minutes on either end depending on your exact pickup and drop-off points.

Driving times to nearby cities

All figures below from the same live road-network routing (distances are road miles from Scottsdale, times are typical driving minutes in normal traffic):

CityDistance from ScottsdaleTypical drive
Phoenix, AZ11.6 miles21 min
Mesa, AZ11.1 miles20 min
Chandler, AZ18.4 miles26 min
Gilbert, AZ18.1 miles28 min
Glendale, AZ19.7 miles33 min

Shuttle between Glendale and Scottsdale

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix runs private, door-to-door shuttle service on this corridor 24/7 — pickup at any address in Glendale, drop-off at any address in Scottsdale, flat rate, no surge pricing at any hour.

Fares on this corridor scale with your exact addresses and vehicle — enter your addresses in the booking tool for an instant flat quote, no surge at any hour. Round trips save 10% off each way.


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Group travel on this corridor

Shuttle vans seat up to 8 with luggage, so a family or group traveling together pays one flat vehicle price, not per head — often beating per-person rideshare pricing on a corridor this long.

Why travelers book this route

Corridor trips like this one are our bread and butter: a fixed pickup time, a named driver, and a flat price quoted before you book. Business travelers use the ride as working time between cities; families book the van so luggage, car seats, and grandparents ride in one vehicle; airport connections get a buffered pickup time matched to the flight. Every completed trip is tracked, and the fare statistics on this page come from that same trip history — not from a rate table that nobody audits.

Glendale to Scottsdale: distance and fare FAQ

Planning the trip? See our Glendale to Scottsdale shuttle route page for door-to-door fares, or Phoenix to Glendale shuttle for booking details and pickup guidance.

Driving yourself vs. booking a shuttle

On a 20-mile corridor, driving yourself means 33 minutes behind the wheel each way, plus parking or airport fees at the far end and the return drive on the same day. A reserved shuttle keeps the driver on one direction only, prices as a flat door-to-door total, and handles traffic windows for you — many travelers on this route book us for exactly that reason.

FAQ

How far is Glendale from Scottsdale?

About 20 road miles between the two downtowns - roughly a 33-minute drive via Loop 101 in normal traffic.

How far is Glendale from Phoenix?

About 9 miles from downtown Phoenix - roughly 15 minutes via I-17 or Grand Avenue (US-60).

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Scottsdale?

Plan on 30-45 minutes door-to-door; weekday rush hours on Loop 101 can add 15-20 minutes.

Is there a shuttle from Glendale to Scottsdale?

Yes - private door-to-door service runs across the Valley 24/7 at a flat rate; enter your addresses in the booking tool for an instant quote.


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