How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Gold Camp, AZ?

The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
31.18 mi
01h 04m
Flight
14.75 mi
23.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.75 mi
Kilometers
23.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.18 mi
Kilometers
50.18 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gold Camp
Sat, Oct 31, 12:26 PM MST
Return by in San Tan Valley
Sat, Oct 31, 1:31 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Tan Valley
2026-10-31T11:22
Arrive Gold Camp
Sat, Oct 31, 12:26 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 04m
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 San Tan Valley
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
Florence
AZ

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From San Tan Valley
15.6 mi
00h 32m
To Gold Camp
15.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Gold Camp.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Gold Camp.

  1. 1

    Start on East Skyline Drive

    2 mi · 5 min · East Skyline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Quail Run Lane

    3 mi · 8 min · North Quail Run Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on East Judd Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Judd Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Attaway Road

    2 mi · 8 min · North Attaway Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Arizona Farms Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · East Arizona Farms Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

    892 ft · 23 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward North Queen Valley Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Queen Anne Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive

    2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Jacque Drive

    158 m · 18 sec · North Jacque Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Diane Drive

    1777 ft · 1 min · East Diane Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive

    977 ft · 44 sec · North Sharon Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Kirk Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · West Kirk Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kirk Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley and Gold Camp.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
9.39 mi · 30%
East Arizona Farms Road
6.43 mi · 21%
North Queen Valley Road
3.05 mi · 10%
North Quail Run Lane
2.97 mi · 10%
East Skyline Drive
2.04 mi · 7%
North Attaway Road
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

9.39 mi · 00h 11m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 32m from San Tan Valley
Leave By
4:22 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving San Tan Valley and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gold Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Gold Camp?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from San Tan Valley and 15.6 miles from Gold Camp.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around San Tan Valley and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gold Camp.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

62 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

73 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

75 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

89 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Gold Camp. Straight-line distance: 14.75 mi (23.73 km).

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#1 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Gold Camp

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America

Population10,159
Coordinates33.2936700, -111.3042900
Altitude604
CountryUnited States
Start: San Tan Valley (-111.528, 33.1911)
End: Gold Camp (-111.30429, 33.29367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.79
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.90 $9.79
Mid-grade $4.81 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $5.14 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $6.33 $6.96 $13.92

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between San Tan Valley and Gold Camp. The current time is 11:22:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.