How far is Tempe, AZ from Pine, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Pine, AZ is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 01h 59m.
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.
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 and Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Pine.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Continue on East Apache Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Price Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Price Road
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Continue on AZ 101 Loop North
1893 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road
2600 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto North Beeline Highway
4.2 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 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 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 to Pine?
The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 47.5 miles from Tempe and 47.4 miles from Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe 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 and Pine. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.69 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 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 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
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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