How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?
The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Hills and Maricopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Maricopa.
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Start on North Hamilton Drive
839 ft · 31 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
3146 ft · 1 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop South
2118 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Price Freeway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Price Road
2652 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Price Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Price Road
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Hills and Maricopa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Maricopa Road
Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny leaving Fountain Hills and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain Hills to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Fountain Hills and 25.7 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 42.74 mi (68.78 km).
#1 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: AZ 347 (-112.047267, 33.058158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 | $4.95 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
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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