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driving / 2 days / no pets / no RV
Albuquerque to Scottsdale road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Albuquerque to Scottsdale. If you're planning a road trip to Scottsdale, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
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Day 1
10:00 am start in Albuquerque
drive for about 54 minutes
10:54 am Seama (New Mexico)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:54 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:09 pm Gallup
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:09 pm
drive for about 39 minutes
2:48 pm Sanders (Arizona)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:48 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
4:42 pm Petrified Forest National Park
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Day 2
10:00 am leave from Petrified Forest National Park
drive for about 2 hours
11:50 am Heber
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:50 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
1:44 pm Payson (Arizona)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:44 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:52 pm Fountain Hills
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:52 pm
drive for about 28 minutes
5:20 pm arrive in Scottsdale
eat at Chelsea's Kitchen
stay at Hotel Valley Ho
day 2 driving ≈ 4.5 hours
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Albuquerque to Scottsdale questions
Rhonda Ian asked:
Hwy 40 or 60 (1 answer)
Where should I stop along the way?
Seama (New Mexico)
Gallup (8 answers)
Sanders (Arizona)
Petrified Forest National Park (10 answers)
Petrified Forest National Park (2 mentions)
questions about Petrified Forest National Park:
Accessibility
Lodging
Heber
Payson (Arizona) (5 answers)
Fountain Hills
McDowell Mountain Regional Park (3 mentions)
Tom's Thumb Trailhead (3 mentions)
Taliesin West (2 mentions)
Where's the best place to stay in Scottsdale?
Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in Scottsdale.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hotel Valley Ho, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
W Scottsdale Hotel (4 mentions)
Graduate Tempe (2 mentions)
Want to research more popular hotels in Scottsdale?Click the blue button below.
Where's the best place to eat in Scottsdale?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Chelsea's Kitchen, which was mentioned 6 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
(6 mentions)
Cornish Pasty Co (4 mentions)
Cafe Lalibela (4 mentions)
SunUp Brewing Co (3 mentions)
Want to research more popular restaurants in Scottsdale?Click the blue button below.
What are some things to do in Scottsdale?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Camelback Mountain (15 mentions)
Old Town Scottsdale (9 mentions)
Cornish Pasty Co (6 mentions)
Papago Park (4 mentions)
Mill Avenue (4 mentions)
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Scottsdale. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Scottsdale? (15 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Scottsdale for a first time visitor? (7 answers)
Jon from Dayton asked:
Going to Scottsdale for 2 weeks -- places to eat and fun things to see? (3 answers)
Paul from New York City asked:
Best Burger in Scottsdale? (2 answers)
D from Orland Park asked:
Must Do in Scottsdale (2 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to Scottsdale.
Do I really have to go back home?
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for aScottsdale to Albuquerque drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Albuquerque to Scottsdale. Or get a full Albuquerque to Scottsdale flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Albuquerque well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Albuquerque!
