How far is Tolleson, AZ from New River, AZ?
The driving distance from Tolleson, AZ to New River, AZ is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tolleson and New River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tolleson and New River.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North 92nd Drive
54 m · 8 sec · North 92nd Drive
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
1093 ft · 45 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto North 91st Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 91st Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1975 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
30.5 mi · 34 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 Tolleson 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
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
30.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Tolleson and Sunny near New River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tolleson to New River?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 21.1 miles from Tolleson and 21 miles from New River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tolleson and 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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Peoria 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 Tolleson and New River. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).
#1 Tolleson
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 7,564 |
| Coordinates | 33.4500400, -112.2593200 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
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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