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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.75 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.09 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM MST
Return by in New River
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New River
2026-04-22T19:05
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 33m
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 New River
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Sun City
AZ

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From New River
15.8 mi
00h 16m
To Peoria
15.9 mi
00h 16m

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
87°F
Wednesday

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 New River and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East

    2173 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 101 Loop West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North 91st Avenue

    991 ft · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 83rd Avenue

    70 m · 37 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North 83rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
12.9 mi · 41%
Agua Fria Freeway
10.4 mi · 33%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 10%
AZ 101 Loop West
1.37 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
1.35 mi · 4%
91st Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City
00h 16m from New River
Leave By
7:22 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sun City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 New River and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.44 km).

New River

#1 New River

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

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

#2 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kelley Road (-112.13602, 33.915909)
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $5.55
Round trip
$11.09
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New River and Peoria. The current time is 19:05:04.

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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.