How far is Gold Camp, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Gold Camp, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Camp and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Camp and Tempe Junction.
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Start on West Kirk Drive
57 m · 11 sec · West Kirk Drive
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Turn left onto North Sharon Drive
618 ft · 28 sec · North Sharon Drive
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Turn right onto East Lynn Way
744 ft · 35 sec · East Lynn Way
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Turn right onto East Diane Drive
1196 ft · 41 sec · East Diane Drive
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Continue on North Jacque Drive
158 m · 20 sec · North Jacque Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Queen Valley Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive
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Turn right onto North Queen Anne Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive
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Continue on North Queen Valley Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road
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Turn right onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
25.5 mi · 29 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Avenue
1690 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Mill Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Mill Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1092 ft · 37 sec · West 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold Camp and Tempe Junction.
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
Continue on Superstition Freeway
25.5 mi · 00h 29m
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 Gold Camp and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gold Camp to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 23.8 miles from Gold Camp and 19.7 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gold Camp and Partly Sunny near Tempe Junction.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gold Camp and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).
#1 Gold Camp
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.2936700, -111.3042900 |
| Altitude | 604 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
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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