How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Gold Camp, AZ?
The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Gold Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Gold Camp.
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Start on South Iroquois Drive
954 ft · 35 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
2043 ft · 44 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto East Elliot Road
2905 ft · 1 min · East Elliot Road
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix
2056 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa-Globe
2951 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Mesa Globe
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
26.7 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.8 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit left toward North Queen Valley Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Queen Anne Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive
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Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive
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Turn left onto North Jacque Drive
158 m · 18 sec · North Jacque Drive
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Continue on East Diane Drive
1777 ft · 1 min · East Diane Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive
977 ft · 44 sec · North Sharon Drive
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Turn right onto West Kirk Drive
57 m · 8 sec · West Kirk Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kirk Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Gold Camp.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
26.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gold Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Gold Camp?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 25.5 miles from Gold Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ahwatukee Foothills and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gold Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apache Junction.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Gold Camp. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).
#1 Ahwatukee Foothills
Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Camp
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.2936700, -111.3042900 |
| Altitude | 604 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Camp (-111.30429, 33.29367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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