How far is Pine, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Pine, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
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 Pine and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine and Tempe.
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Start on West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
42 m · 5 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
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Turn right onto Payson-Winslow Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
660 ft · 12 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
37 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
45 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto North Alma School Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Alma School Road
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Turn right onto East McKellips Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East McKellips Road
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Turn left onto North McClintock Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · North McClintock Drive
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Turn right onto East Apache Boulevard
18 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine and Tempe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Beeline Highway
Continue on South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi · 01h 26m
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 Pine and Sunny near Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine to Tempe?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Pine and 48.2 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine and Sunny near Tempe.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
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 Fountain Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.69 km).
#1 Pine
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 34.3844700, -111.4551400 |
| Altitude | 1636 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
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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