Origin
Carefree, AZ
Evening in Carefree on Wednesday
Local time
7:31 PM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carefree, AZ
Serg Alesenko
Maryvale, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 33.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Bloody Basin Road, North Tom Darlington Drive, East Carefree Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.9 miles from Carefree, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 33.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Bloody Basin Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bloody Basin Road | — | — |
| North Tom Darlington Drive | — | — |
| East Carefree Highway | — | — |
| North Cave Creek Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Pima Freeway | — | — |
| I 17 South | — | — |
| Black Canyon Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Bloody Basin Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carefree, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on North Tranquil Trail
10 ft
·
North Tranquil Trail
2
Continue on North Bloody Basin Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bloody Basin Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tom Darlington Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Tom Darlington Drive
4
Turn right onto East Carefree Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Carefree Highway
5
Turn left onto North Cave Creek Road
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
North Cave Creek Road
6
Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop West
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop West
7
Continue on AZ 101 Loop West
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop West
8
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pima Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 17 South: Phoenix
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 17 South: Phoenix
11
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Camelback Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Camelback Road
13
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
14
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Camelback Road
15
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.9 miles from Carefree, AZ, or about 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.7 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.9 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Carefree, AZ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carefree, AZ
This is one driving day of about 33.7 miles and 53m.
At 33.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Carefree, AZ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Carefree, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maryvale, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Maryvale, AZ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Evening in Maryvale on Wednesday
Local time
7:31 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 33.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Bloody Basin Road, North Tom Darlington Drive, East Carefree Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Carefree, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carefree, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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