How far is Maryvale, AZ from Queen Creek, AZ?
The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
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 third most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Queen Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Queen Creek.
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Start on North 55th Avenue
2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Indian School Road
2663 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson
2212 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1447 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ellsworth Road
3083 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Ellsworth Road
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Continue on South Ellsworth Loop Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Turn left onto East Ocotillo Road
1135 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocotillo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Queen Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 60 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Maryvale and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Queen Creek?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Maryvale and 23.8 miles from Queen Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Planning department - City of Mesa
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Queen Creek. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 km).
#1 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Queen Creek (-111.6343, 33.24866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
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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