Maricopa to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Maricopa from Palmdale?

The distance from Maricopa to Palmdale is 363.8 miles (585.5 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WNW of Maricopa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.6 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Maricopa in Arizona and Palmdale in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maricopa and Palmdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.