How far is it from Glendale, AZ, to Carefree, AZ, ?

The distance between Glendale, AZ, and Carefree, AZ, is 33 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale, AZ, to Carefree, AZ, ?

The drive from Glendale, AZ, to Carefree, AZ, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Glendale, AZ, to Carefree, AZ, ?

The fastest route from Glendale, AZ, to Carefree, AZ, covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Carefree, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

Carefree, AZ lies roughly to the north-east of Glendale, AZ.

Which roads does the route from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ follow?

The drive from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.

Which towns do you pass between Glendale, AZ and Carefree, AZ?

Towns on the route from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ include El Mirage, Peoria, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Scottsdale.

Are there charging stations between Glendale, AZ and Carefree, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ, including Best Buy Shops at Metro North (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW); Kierland Commons (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 188.

Glendale, AZ Carefree, AZ

Distance: 33 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ takes about 50 min via AZ 101 Loop. The distance is 33 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Glendale, AZ. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 33 mi

1 Depart 77 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto North Cotton Crossing 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Grand Avenue 2 mi
4 Turn right onto North 91st Avenue 1 mi
5 Take ramp straight 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Agua Fria Freeway 12 mi
7 Continue straight onto Pima Freeway 5 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left 169 yd
10 Turn slightly left onto North Cave Creek Road 10 mi
11 Turn right onto East Carefree Highway 3 mi
12 Turn left onto North Tom Darlington Drive 2 mi
13 Turn slightly right onto North Bloody Basin Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto North Tranquil Trail 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Verde Vista Trail 110 yd
16 At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Greythorn Circle 40 yd
17 Turn left onto Northeast Greythorn Circle 54 yd
18 Arrive left onto Northeast Greythorn Circle

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The return trip from Carefree, AZ to Glendale, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 33 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

188 chargers

Best Buy Shops at Metro NorthCCS, CHAdeMO · 2737 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85053350 kW
Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek RdCCS · 20215 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85024350 kW
Kierland CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254350 kW
Kroger Frys 618 (Phoenix, AZ)CCS · 3246 E Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032350 kW
Kroger-Frys 673 (Scottsdale, AZ)CCS · 20427 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255350 kW

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Carefree, AZ → Youngtown, AZ35 mi · 1 h Carefree, AZ → Upper Santan Village, AZ57 mi · 1 h 20 min Carefree, AZ → Scottsdale Airport (SCF)16 mi · 30 min Carefree, AZ → Cave Creek, AZ6 mi · 20 min Carefree, AZ → Scottsdale, AZ13 mi · 25 min Carefree, AZ → Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)19 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Glendale, AZ, {fromState} to Carefree, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Glendale, AZ, {fromState} and Carefree, AZ, {toState} is 33 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale, AZ, {fromState} to Carefree, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Glendale, AZ, {fromState} to Carefree, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Glendale, AZ, {fromState} to Carefree, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Glendale, AZ, {fromState} to Carefree, AZ, {toState} covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Carefree, AZ from Glendale, AZ?: Carefree, AZ lies roughly to the north-east of Glendale, AZ.
Which roads does the route from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ follow?: The drive from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.
Which towns do you pass between Glendale, AZ and Carefree, AZ?: Towns on the route from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ include El Mirage, Peoria, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Scottsdale.
Are there charging stations between Glendale, AZ and Carefree, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Glendale, AZ to Carefree, AZ, including Best Buy Shops at Metro North (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW); Kierland Commons (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 188.

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