How far is Maryvale, AZ from Sun City West, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Sun City West, AZ is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.52 mi
23.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.64 mi
Kilometers
28.39 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City West
Wed, Apr 22, 3:18 PM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Wed, Apr 22, 3:52 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-22T14:44
Arrive Sun City West
Wed, Apr 22, 3:18 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sun City
AZ

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Maryvale
8.8 mi
00h 17m
To Sun City West
8.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Sun City West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Sun City West.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roma Avenue

    157 m · 18 sec · West Roma Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 56th Drive

    775 ft · 31 sec · North 56th Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Campbell Avenue

    1626 ft · 60 sec · West Campbell Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 59th Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North 59th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Myrtle Avenue

    1201 ft · 43 sec · West Myrtle Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    11 mi · 19 min · Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Dysart Road

    2202 ft · 56 sec · North Dysart Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Bell Road

    2281 ft · 45 sec · West Bell Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North R H Johnson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 133rd Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North 133rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Camino Del Sol

    577 ft · 16 sec · North Camino Del Sol

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Marble Drive

    78 m · 9 sec · West Marble Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Marble Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Sun City West.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
11 mi · 63%
North 59th Avenue
2.76 mi · 16%
North R H Johnson Boulevard
1.38 mi · 8%
North 133rd Avenue
0.64 mi · 4%
West Bell Road
0.43 mi · 2%
North Dysart Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

11 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City
00h 17m from Maryvale
Leave By
7:22 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryvale and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Sun City West?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Maryvale and 8.8 miles from Sun City West.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.

Stop Ideas Near Sun City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun City and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

16 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

28 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

30 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

63 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Sun City West. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Sun City West

#2 Sun City West

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population24,535
Coordinates33.6619800, -112.3412700
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Sun City West (-112.34127, 33.66198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $5.57 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $6.37 $3.95 $7.89

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Sun City West. The current time is 14:44:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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