Origin
New River, AZ
Night in New River on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New River, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New River, AZ
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Deer Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
New River, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is 18.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, making it an easy hop between two points in Arizona. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on a major freeway, so you won't need extensive planning. Consider this a quick transit rather than a destination drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The minimal distance means you can easily fit it into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Deer Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West New River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-17 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Kelley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New River, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North Kelley Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kelley Road
2
Turn left onto West New River Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West New River Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I-17 Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto New River Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
New River Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I-17 South: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 17
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 17
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 215B
Toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
11
Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I-17 Frontage Road
At end of road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I-17 South: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-17 South: Phoenix
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m 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.
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
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 215B
Toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Deer Valley Road
Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Deer Valley, AZ
Night in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
2 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
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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey on freeway conditions. You'll experience the Black Canyon Freeway for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions to North Black Canyon Highway before concluding on West Deer Valley Road. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, typical of urban and suburban Arizona transit. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and North Black Canyon Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near I-17 Frontage 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 18.4 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: at 0.5 miles (I-17 Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Black Canyon 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 Deer Valley, 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 0.5 miles (I-17 Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 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 Deer Valley, 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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