How far is Maricopa, AZ from Fountain Hills, AZ?
The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
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.
The second most populous city in Maricopa 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 Maricopa and Fountain Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Fountain Hills.
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Start on North John Wayne Parkway
38 m · 4 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi · 5 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Price Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Price Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
2496 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 202 Loop East
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
3136 ft · 60 sec · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard
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Turn left onto East La Montana Drive
593 ft · 23 sec · East La Montana Drive
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Turn right onto North Hamilton Drive
935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hamilton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Fountain Hills.
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.
Maricopa Road
Continue on 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 Maricopa and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maricopa to Fountain Hills?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Maricopa and 25.1 miles from Fountain Hills.
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 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 4:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maricopa and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
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 Chandler.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Fountain Hills. Straight-line distance: 42.74 mi (68.78 km).
#1 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.91 | $19.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
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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