How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from New River, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to New River, AZ is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and New River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and New River.
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Start on West 13th Street
1342 ft · 55 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Road
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Continue on West Broadway Road
904 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
33.8 mi · 38 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward New River
1404 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North New River Road
1249 ft · 38 sec · North New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
1415 ft · 29 sec · I-17 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West New River Road
1769 ft · 37 sec · West New River Road
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Turn right onto North Kelley Road
1083 ft · 37 sec · North Kelley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kelley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and New River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
33.8 mi · 00h 38m
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 Tempe Junction and Mostly Sunny near New River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to New River?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Tempe Junction and 22.6 miles from New River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Mostly Sunny near New River.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and New River. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.56 km).
#1 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New River
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 10,740 |
| Coordinates | 33.9158700, -112.1359900 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
End: New River (-112.13599, 33.91587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
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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