How far is Gold Camp, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Gold Camp, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.9 mi
00h 54m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.9 mi
Kilometers
75.48 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahwatukee Foothills
Sat, Oct 31, 11:21 AM MST
Return by in Gold Camp
Sat, Oct 31, 12:16 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gold Camp
2026-10-31T10:26
Arrive Ahwatukee Foothills
Sat, Oct 31, 11:21 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gold Camp
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Apache Junction
AZ

A town in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Gold Camp
25.4 mi
00h 27m
To Ahwatukee Foothills
21.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 3:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Camp and Ahwatukee Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gold Camp and Ahwatukee Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kirk Drive

    57 m · 11 sec · West Kirk Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Sharon Drive

    618 ft · 28 sec · North Sharon Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lynn Way

    744 ft · 35 sec · East Lynn Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Diane Drive

    1196 ft · 41 sec · East Diane Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jacque Drive

    158 m · 20 sec · North Jacque Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Queen Valley Drive

    2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Queen Anne Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on North Queen Valley Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Phoenix–Globe Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    26.9 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road

    2049 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Elliot Road

    2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle

    57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive

    954 ft · 33 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold Camp and Ahwatukee Foothills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Superstition Freeway
26.9 mi · 57%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.7 mi · 31%
North Queen Valley Road
3.02 mi · 6%
Maricopa Freeway
1.5 mi · 3%
I 10 East
1.36 mi · 3%
North Queen Anne Drive
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Superstition Freeway

Continue on Superstition Freeway

26.9 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apache Junction
00h 27m from Gold Camp
Leave By
4:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gold Camp and Mostly Cloudy near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gold Camp to Ahwatukee Foothills?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 Gold Camp and 21.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.

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 7.5 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 4:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gold Camp and Mostly Cloudy near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

43 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

54 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gold Camp and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

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#1 Gold Camp

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America

Population10,159
Coordinates33.2936700, -111.3042900
Altitude604
CountryUnited States
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#2 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.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kirk Drive (-111.30429, 33.293676)
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.69
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $7.34 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.81 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $5.14 $8.48 $16.95
Diesel $6.33 $10.44 $20.88

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gold Camp and Ahwatukee Foothills. The current time is 10:26:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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