How far is Deer Valley, AZ from New River, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to New River, AZ is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.29 mi
00h 23m
Flight
16.03 mi
25.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.43 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New River
Tue, May 26, 5:54 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Tue, May 26, 6:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-05-26T05:31
Arrive New River
Tue, May 26, 5:54 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Cave Creek
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
9.1 mi
00h 11m
To New River
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and New River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and New River.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    572 ft · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North

    1061 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward New River

    1404 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North New River Road

    1249 ft · 38 sec · North New River Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road

    1415 ft · 29 sec · I-17 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West New River Road

    1769 ft · 37 sec · West New River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Kelley Road

    1083 ft · 37 sec · North Kelley Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kelley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and New River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
14.6 mi · 80%
West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.29 mi · 7%
North 35th Avenue
0.99 mi · 5%
West New River Road
0.33 mi · 2%
I-17 Frontage Road
0.27 mi · 1%
North New River Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

14.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cave Creek
00h 11m from Deer Valley
Leave By
7:44 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near New River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to New River?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cave Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Deer Valley and 9.1 miles from New River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near New River.

Stop Ideas Near Cave Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cave Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cave Creek.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

34 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

44 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

87 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and New River. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.79 km).

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#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
New River

#2 New River

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population10,740
Coordinates33.9158700, -112.1359900
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: New River (-112.13599, 33.91587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.42 $6.83
Premium $5.57 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $6.37 $4.07 $8.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and New River. The current time is 05:31:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.