Origin
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Friday
Local time
9:06 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodyear, AZ to New River, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodyear, AZ
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New River, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 46.6-mile drive from Goodyear, AZ to New River, AZ is an easy one-day trip, taking just about 57 minutes to complete. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, with 87% of the journey on highways like the Agua Fria Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway, and Papago Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a modest $9. It's a straightforward drive through the Desert Southwest, perfect for a quick transit between these two Arizona locations without needing an overnight stay. The profile is primarily a highway-focused experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 46.6-mile journey, with 87% of the route utilizing major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles along the Agua Fria Freeway. This route predominantly features fast-paced driving on well-maintained highways. While the focus is on efficient travel, the transition between the Agua Fria Freeway, Papago Freeway, and Black Canyon Freeway ensures a dynamic, albeit highway-centric, experience for the driver.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Agua Fria Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Agua Fria Freeway and Black Canyon Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 46.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoen...
7
45.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward New River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 232
Toward New River
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to New River, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
27.6 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria Freeway | 20.5 mi | 23m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 15.8 mi | 17m |
| Papago Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Litchfield Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West New River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-17 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North New River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Kelley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Agua Fria Freeway
— 20.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and New River, AZ.
1
Start on South Litchfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Litchfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 10
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 133B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 17
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 232
Toward New River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North New River Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North New River Road
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-17 Frontage Road
14
Turn right onto West New River Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West New River Road
15
Turn right onto North Kelley Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Kelley Road
16
Arrive at destination
North Kelley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Goodyear, AZ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Goodyear, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New River, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New River, 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
$9.28 one way
$18.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
New River, AZ
Morning in New River on Friday
Local time
9:06 AM
MST
Current temp
86°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Goodyear, AZ to New River, AZ covers 46.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Agua Fria Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway, Papago Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Goodyear, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.28 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 46.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to New River, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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