Origin
Sun City, AZ
Late night in Sun City on Sunday
Local time
1:51 AM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun City, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun City, AZ
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Maryvale, AZ
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Trip Overview
Sun City to Maryvale is 10 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Arizona, connecting two points in the Desert Southwest. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a true highway expedition. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between these two specific areas, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| North 55th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Bethany Home Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
23 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Continue on US 60
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
357 ft
·
6 sec
Toward West Bethany Home Road
4
Turn straight onto West Bethany Home Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Bethany Home Road
5
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward West Bethany Home Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward West Bethany Home Road
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North 55th Avenue
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Maryvale, AZ
Late night in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
1:51 AM
MST
Current temp
89°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
18m 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 characterized by its frequent turns, making it a distinctly local experience. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 10 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles along Grand Avenue. As you drive, you'll likely notice the road's personality shifting as you transition between different local thoroughfares like North 55th Avenue and West Bethany Home Road, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Grand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sun City, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.5 miles (North 55th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Sun City, AZ
Full guide →Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.
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 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Grand Avenue. 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.5 miles (North 55th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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