How far is Sun City West, AZ from Alhambra, AZ?
The driving distance from Sun City West, AZ to Alhambra, AZ is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun City West and Alhambra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City West and Alhambra.
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Start on West Marble Drive
78 m · 14 sec · West Marble Drive
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Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol
577 ft · 20 sec · North Camino Del Sol
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Turn left onto North 133rd Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 133rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North R H Johnson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Bell Road
2285 ft · 51 sec · West Bell Road
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Turn left onto North Dysart Road
1879 ft · 48 sec · North Dysart Road
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Continue on North Dysart Road
102 m · 10 sec · North Dysart Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
15.6 mi · 27 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North 35th Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec · 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 Sun City West and Alhambra.
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.
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
15.6 mi · 00h 27m
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 Sun City West and Clear near Alhambra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sun City West to Alhambra?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sun City West and 9.9 miles from Alhambra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun City West and Clear near Alhambra.
Stop Ideas Near Peoria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun City West and Alhambra. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.43 km).
#1 Sun City West
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 33.6619800, -112.3412700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alhambra
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134242, 33.49838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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