Origin
Prescott Valley, AZ
Late night in Prescott Valley on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Maryvale, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Robert Road, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 89.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Robert 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Robert Road | — | — |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | — | — |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | — | — |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | — | — |
| Black Canyon Freeway | — | — |
| North Black Canyon Highway | — | — |
| Camelback Road | — | — |
| West Camelback Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Robert Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott Valley, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Spouse Drive
2
Turn left onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Robert Road
3
Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
4
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
5
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
6
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
7
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
8
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Camelback Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Camelback Road
10
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
11
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Camelback Road
12
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
13
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 44.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ, or about 53m 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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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Open the route before leaving Prescott Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prescott Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.8 mi from Prescott Valley, AZ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maryvale, AZ
The final approach into Maryvale, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.85 one way
$35.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Late night in Maryvale on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
MST
Current temp
93°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
23 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
1h 46m 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 Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Robert Road, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.85 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 Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prescott Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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