This 75.3-mile journey from Gold Camp to Goodyear, Arizona, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. Primarily utilizing major freeways like the Superstition Freeway and Papago Freeway, with a portion on the Phoenix–Globe Highway, this drive is focused on efficient travel. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's a budget-friendly excursion within the Desert Southwest. The route is designed for straightforward transit, with no specific overnight stops recommended. You'll find this drive to be a practical and direct connection between two points in Arizona.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Gold Camp, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi
31m
Papago Freeway
20.5 mi
23m
Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.7 mi
18m
Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
5m
North Queen Valley Road
3 mi
7m
North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi
3m
North Queen Anne Drive
0.9 mi
3m
US 60
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Superstition Freeway
— 27.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Camp, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on West Kirk Drive
187 ft·11 sec·West Kirk Drive
2
Turn left onto North Sharon Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·North Sharon Drive
3
Turn right onto East Lynn Way
0.1 mi·34 sec·East Lynn Way
4
Turn right onto East Diane Drive
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Diane Drive
5
Continue on North Jacque Drive
519 ft·19 sec·North Jacque Drive
6
At end of road, turn right onto East Queen Valley Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·East Queen Valley Drive
7
Turn right onto North Queen Anne Drive
0.9 mi·3 min·North Queen Anne Drive
8
Continue on North Queen Valley Road
3.0 mi·7 min·North Queen Valley Road
9
Turn right onto US 60
15 mi·18 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi·31 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
12
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
16
Continue on I 10
16 mi·18 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 128Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear AirportUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi·3 min·North Litchfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft·7 sec·South Litchfield Road
20
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this drive offers flexibility for departure times. Leaving Gold Camp in the morning or mid-afternoon should allow you to reach Goodyear without feeling rushed. With no designated stops, you can easily pull over for fuel or a break as needed, especially considering the $15 fuel cost. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Phoenix metropolitan area, as this is where your longest stretch on the Superstition Freeway is located. The direct nature of this route means you can adapt your schedule on the fly.
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 37.7 miles from Gold Camp, AZ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 53m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodyear, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gold Camp, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gold Camp, AZ
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Gold Camp, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Superstition Freeway for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 73.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5 mi into trip|~14m in|US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Turn right onto US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
46.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 North
6
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
54.2 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airpor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.00 one way
$30.00 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$15.88
$31.75
premium
$5.59
$16.57
$33.15
diesel
$5.61
$16.63
$33.25
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: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.91
$3.61
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.59
$3.01
EV Truck/SUV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Gold Camp, AZ
Late night
in Gold Camp on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Late night
in Goodyear on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 70% of this 75.3-mile route. You'll encounter stretches of Superstition Freeway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 27.1 miles, which offers consistent driving conditions. The transition to the Papago Freeway and then the Phoenix–Globe Highway will maintain a similar character, emphasizing speed and directness over winding scenic byways. This route is built for covering ground efficiently, with minimal deviations from major arterial roads as you move across the Arizona landscape.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on Superstition Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Superstition Freeway and Papago Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 5 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 75.3 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on Superstition Freeway. 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 Goodyear, 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: at 5 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.8 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goodyear, AZ before heading back.
