How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?

The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.57 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.57 mi
Kilometers
76.56 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryvale
Fri, Apr 17, 1:05 AM MST
Return by in Queen Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 2:09 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queen Creek
2026-04-17T00:01
Arrive Maryvale
Fri, Apr 17, 1:05 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queen Creek
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Tempe
AZ

The third most populous city in Arizona.

From Queen Creek
23.8 mi
00h 31m
To Maryvale
23.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Maryvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Maryvale.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocotillo Road

    116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road

    1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ellsworth Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · South Ellsworth Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto AZ 24 West

    2584 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Freeway

    934 ft · 12 sec · Gateway Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Superstition Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue

    2171 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    2760 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

    2628 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North 55th Avenue

    52 m · 13 sec · North 55th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queen Creek and Maryvale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 37%
Papago Freeway
9.48 mi · 20%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 10%
South Ellsworth Road
3.79 mi · 8%
Santan Freeway
2.62 mi · 6%
North 51st Avenue
2.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Superstition Freeway

Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe
00h 31m from Queen Creek
Leave By
4:22 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Queen Creek and Sunny near Maryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Maryvale?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Queen Creek and 23.8 miles from Maryvale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Maryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Tempe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tempe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 8.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 12 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Planning department - City of Mesa

Mesa , AZ
55 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

10 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

12 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

42 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 km).

Queen Creek

#1 Queen Creek

Town in Arizona, United States

Population60,097
Coordinates33.2486600, -111.6343000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Maryvale

#2 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Queen Creek (-111.6343, 33.24866)
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.64
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.32 $16.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $5.57 $9.35 $18.70
Diesel $6.37 $10.69 $21.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Queen Creek and Maryvale. The current time is 00:01:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.