Origin
Mayer, AZ
Late night in Mayer on Tuesday
Local time
2:16 AM
MST
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayer, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayer, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Maryvale, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Mayer to Maryvale is 71.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway, and Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll spend a good portion of the trip on major roadways, making it a relatively quick transit. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to cover this stretch of Arizona.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 32.1 mi | 35m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| West Camelback Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 32.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayer, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on Fairland Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fairland Street
2
Turn slight right onto Wicks Avenue
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wicks Avenue
3
Turn right onto E Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
E Main Street
4
Turn left onto Miami Street
516 ft
·
17 sec
·
Miami Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
Turn right onto AZ 69
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
7
Merge onto I 17
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 17
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
14
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Mayer, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
E Main Street
Turn right onto E Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Miami Street
Turn left onto Miami Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Camelback Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
5
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.22 one way
$28.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Maryvale, AZ
Late night in Maryvale on Tuesday
Local time
2:16 AM
MST
Current temp
84°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
39 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 22m 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?
About 45% of this 71.4-mile route is on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 32.1 miles along the Black Canyon Freeway. You'll transition from freeway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in the driving environment. Expect some rural cruising once you leave the main freeways.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near E Main Street.
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 71.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 (E Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Maryvale, AZ
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 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: near the start (E Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryvale, 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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