How far is Phoenix, AZ from San Carlos, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Carlos, AZ is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and San Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and San Carlos.
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Start on West Washington Street
98 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
133 m · 10 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
757 ft · 32 sec · West Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
1412 ft · 55 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
2148 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway
89 m · 8 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 South, US 60 East
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
27.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
17.1 mi · 21 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Turn left onto Indian Route 170
796 ft · 20 sec · Indian Route 170
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Route 170
3.4 mi · 6 min · Indian Route 170
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Keep slight left to continue on Aravaipa Road
815 ft · 22 sec · Aravaipa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aravaipa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and San Carlos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near San Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to San Carlos?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Phoenix and 56 miles from San Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near San Carlos.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp
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 Gold Camp.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and San Carlos. Straight-line distance: 93.66 mi (150.73 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Carlos
Located within Gila County in eastern Arizona at an elevation of 2,628 feet, this community lies situated in a semi-arid region defined by river valleys and rugged terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3456200, -110.4550400 |
| Altitude | 801 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos (-110.45504, 33.34562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.67 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
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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