How far is New River, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from New River, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.6 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.41 mi
73.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.41 mi
Kilometers
73.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.6 mi
Kilometers
94.3 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM MST
Return by in New River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New River
2026-04-22T22:15
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New River
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From New River
28.8 mi
00h 30m
To Chandler
29.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New River and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New River and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kelley Road

    1083 ft · 42 sec · North Kelley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West New River Road

    1769 ft · 40 sec · West New River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road

    1415 ft · 31 sec · I-17 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New River Road

    1707 ft · 45 sec · New River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-17 South: Phoenix

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New River and Chandler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
30.6 mi · 52%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 15%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 13%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 7%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 6%
South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 30m from New River
Leave By
4:28 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New River and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New River to Chandler?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from New River and 29.8 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:28 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.25 one way or $20.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New River and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

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 Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 5.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New River and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 45.41 mi (73.08 km).

New River

#1 New River

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population10,740
Coordinates33.9158700, -112.1359900
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kelley Road (-112.13602, 33.915909)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $10.25
Round trip
$20.50
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.25 $20.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.05 $22.10
Premium $5.57 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $6.37 $13.18 $26.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New River and Chandler. The current time is 22:15:36.

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.