Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
Traveling from Maryvale to downtown Phoenix is a quick, straightforward commute covering just 10.7 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route stays entirely within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, you won't encounter any major shifts in landscape or climate. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than enough to cover the short distance. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to navigate this urban corridor on your own schedule without needing to plan for lengthy travel breaks.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a zero percent highway share, you will be navigating city streets exclusively throughout the entire 10.7-mile journey. You will spend your time transitioning between West Indian School Road, Grand Avenue, and West Van Buren Street to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—not even on West Indian School Road—you should prepare for frequent turns and urban traffic patterns. This path is strictly a local transit experience that demands your full attention to street navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (West Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
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West Adams Street
Turn left onto West Adams Street
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
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~16m in
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East Washington Street
Turn right onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Indian School Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Van Buren Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Indian School Road
3
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
6
Continue on Grand Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / right / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Buren Street
8
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
10
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
11
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 20-minute duration, you have total freedom to depart whenever your schedule allows. Since you aren't dealing with long highway stretches, you don't need to stress about pacing stops or planning for fatigue. Simply ensure your vehicle is fueled up for the $2 round trip before you head out, as local city driving can be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. Keep a close eye on your GPS while navigating the transition between Grand Avenue and West Van Buren Street, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be tricky for first-time visitors. Enjoy the convenience of this quick trip by keeping your itinerary light and flexible.
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 4.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
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 8.1 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryvale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryvale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryvale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Grand Avenue for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
The final approach into Phoenix, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Phoenix, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
MST
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Maryvale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, West Indian School Road, North 55th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 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 straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (West Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Maryvale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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