How far is New River, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from New River, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New River and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New River and Yuma.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South
2524 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
3181 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
125 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1628 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
113.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New River and Yuma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving New River and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New River to Yuma?
The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from New River and 101.4 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New River and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New River and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 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 Yuma
The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.
| Population | 99,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.7253200, -114.6244000 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
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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