How far is Maricopa, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Gilbert.
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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
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Dobson Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop East
1975 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gilbert Road
2032 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto East Cullumber Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · East Cullumber Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
74 m · 10 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Gilbert.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Maricopa and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maricopa to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Maricopa and 18.8 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maricopa and Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.66 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 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.788735, 33.35291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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