How far is New River, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
The driving distance from New River, AZ to Peoria, AZ is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New River and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New River and Peoria.
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Start on North Kelley Road
1083 ft · 42 sec · North Kelley Road
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Turn left onto West New River Road
1769 ft · 40 sec · West New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
1415 ft · 31 sec · I-17 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto New River Road
1707 ft · 45 sec · New River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-17 South: Phoenix
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on North 91st Avenue
991 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue
70 m · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Continue on North 83rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New River and Peoria.
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.
Agua Fria Freeway
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New River and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New River to Peoria?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 15.8 miles from New River and 15.9 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New River and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New River and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.44 km).
#1 New River
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 10,740 |
| Coordinates | 33.9158700, -112.1359900 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
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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