How far is San Carlos, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from San Carlos, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 San Carlos and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos and Deer Valley.
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Start on the route
90 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto West Loughlin Drive
45 m · 8 sec · West Loughlin Drive
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Turn left onto North Hartford Street
1069 ft · 37 sec · North Hartford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Elliot Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Elliot Road
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Turn right onto South Price Road
83 m · 5 sec · South Price Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop North
1864 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Price Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
28 mi · 32 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 27th Avenue
2026 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Carlos and Deer Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pima Freeway
Continue on Pima Freeway
28 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Carlos and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from San Carlos and 19.6 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Carlos and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Mesa City Council Chambers
Phoenix City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Carlos and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 28.52 mi (45.9 km).
#1 San Carlos
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,207 feet, this Arizona locale rests in the arid Sonoran Desert region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3458800, -111.8507000 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Valley
Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
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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