Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Late night in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryvale, AZ to New River, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
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New River, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Maryvale to New River, this 34.4-mile trip is an ideal day excursion. You can expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for a single afternoon. Navigating the route involves transitioning from West Indian School Road onto the North Black Canyon Highway and finally onto I-17 North. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an affordable way to cross from the heart of the Desert Southwest into the northern reaches of the region. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. It is a straightforward, practical path that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 28.6 mi | 31m |
| West Indian School Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West New River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-17 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North New River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Kelley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 28.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and New River, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
406 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
Merge onto I 17
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 232
Toward New River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto North New River Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North New River Road
Use the right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-17 Frontage Road
9
Turn right onto West New River Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West New River Road
10
Turn right onto North Kelley Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Kelley Road
11
Arrive at destination
North Kelley Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward New River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 232
Toward New River
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North New River Road
Turn right onto North New River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.71 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
New River, AZ
Late night in New River on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
44m 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 as you navigate your way out of Maryvale and toward your destination. While the route utilizes major thoroughfares like I-17 North, the nature of this journey is defined by its local character rather than long, monotonous stretches of highway. You will find that the road demands your attention due to the frequent turns required to transition through the local infrastructure. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience than a typical interstate cruise. The transition from urban streets to the northern desert landscape provides a steady change of pace as you progress through the 34.4 miles.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and West Indian School Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,013 ft
1,117 ft
Total Climb
896 ft
Total Descent
3 ft
Highest Point
2,013 ft
~34.4 mi in
Elevation Range
896 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 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 New River, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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