How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Pine, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Pine, AZ is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
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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 Tempe Junction and Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Pine.
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Start on West 13th Street
1876 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Turn straight onto East Apache Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Rural Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Rural Road
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Continue on North Scottsdale Road
2278 ft · 59 sec · North Scottsdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 202 Loop East: Red Mountain Freeway
1743 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Turn left onto West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
42 m · 4 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hardscrabble Mesa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe Junction and Pine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 Sunny near Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe Junction to Pine?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Tempe Junction and 48 miles from Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Hills.
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 Tempe Junction and Pine. Straight-line distance: 72.65 mi (116.92 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 Pine
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 34.3844700, -111.4551400 |
| Altitude | 1636 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine (-111.45514, 34.38447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.58 | $43.16 |
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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