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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

75.8 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

Line Knipst

Downtown Gold Camp, AZ, AZ

Gold Camp, AZ

Jan Kopřiva

Trip Overview

This 75.8-mile drive from Deer Valley, AZ, to Gold Camp, AZ, is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating primarily on West Deer Valley Road and parts of the North Black Canyon Highway and Black Canyon Freeway, all within the Desert Southwest region. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, offering a convenient way to connect two points within Arizona without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 60 27.9 mi 32m
Black Canyon Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 14.8 mi 18m
Maricopa Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
North Queen Valley Road 3 mi 7m
West Deer Valley Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Queen Anne Drive 0.9 mi 3m
East Queen Valley Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 60 — 27.9 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Gold Camp, AZ.

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
4

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · this road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 17

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on I 17; US 60

8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 60

28 mi · 32 min · US 60
Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

15 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit onto North Queen Valley Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road
Use the left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto North Queen Anne Drive

0.9 mi · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive
11

Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Queen Valley Drive
12

Turn left onto North Jacque Drive

519 ft · 17 sec · North Jacque Drive
13

Continue on East Diane Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Diane Drive
14

At end of road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · North Sharon Drive
15

Turn right onto West Kirk Drive

187 ft · 8 sec · West Kirk Drive
16

Arrive at destination

West Kirk Drive

Trip Plan

This 1 hour and 39-minute, 75.8-mile drive is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, giving you plenty of flexibility. Plan to depart when local traffic is lighter, perhaps mid-morning, to make the frequent turns more manageable. Since there are no specified stops and a relatively short duration, you can decide on breaks as needed, but ensure you have enough fuel for the $15 estimated cost before you set out. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to keep your navigation device or map readily accessible; relying on it frequently will help you anticipate upcoming turns and avoid missing any crucial directions on the local roads.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gold Camp, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Deer Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Deer Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Deer Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 27.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Guadalupe, AZ

38 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

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mesa, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tempe, Arizona

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Cafe Mix 2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Apache Junction, Arizona

2.8 mi

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.1

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Otro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.8

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16022660831

Visit website

Cafe Mix 2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.2

Apache Junction, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14809829486

Visit website

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.3

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

Tyrannostorus

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.5

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14805974467

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.1

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.7

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Hurricane Harbor Phoenix

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Glendale, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+16232012000

Visit website

Dorrance DOME

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.7

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.1

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.1

Tempe, Arizona

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Deer Valley Road

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Black Canyon Highway

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

Navigation decision point

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
28.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
6
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | North Queen Valley Road

Take the exit onto North Queen Valley Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.10 one way

$30.20 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.98 $31.96
premium $5.59 $16.68 $33.37
diesel $5.61 $16.74 $33.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.96 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.63 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.61 $4.85

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Evening in Deer Valley on Saturday

Local time

7:51 PM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gold Camp, AZ

Evening in Gold Camp on Saturday

Local time

7:51 PM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

90°F

Guadalupe, AZ

38 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

29 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 75.8-mile trip, with no highway miles contributing to the overall route, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 1 hour and 39 minutes. This type of journey often involves frequent intersections and adjustments to speed. While the data doesn't specify the longest uninterrupted stretch, a 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be engaged with navigation and traffic signals for much of the drive, making it feel more like navigating through towns rather than a continuous cruise. The character of the road will likely shift as you move from more suburban areas to potentially more rural settings depending on the specific alignment of the local roads.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on US 60.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Black Canyon Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Deer Valley Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

Globe

28.1 mi in | ~33m | via US 60

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.9 miles on US 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gold Camp, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gold Camp, AZ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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