Origin
Queen Creek, AZ
Morning in Queen Creek on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queen Creek, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
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.
Queen Creek, AZ
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Maricopa, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 35.3-mile drive from Queen Creek, AZ, to Maricopa, AZ, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 52 minutes. Expect a fuel cost around $7 for this trip, which stays within the Desert Southwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like North Maricopa Road and East/West Queen Creek Road, offering a turn-heavy local feel rather than an interstate experience. Given its brevity, this drive is perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 6% share of highway driving. You'll navigate primarily along North Maricopa Road, East Queen Creek Road, and West Queen Creek Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.8 miles on North Maricopa Road. Expect frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape as you transition between these main arteries, rather than long, high-speed highway segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Maricopa Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Ocotillo Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Queen Creek, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is easy. At 52m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Ocotillo Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (South Hawes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East Queen Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Ocotillo Road
Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Hawes Road
Turn right onto South Hawes Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Queen Creek Road
Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Maricopa Road | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| East Queen Creek Road | 11 mi | 17m |
| West Queen Creek Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| North John Wayne Parkway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Ocotillo Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Hawes Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Maricopa Road
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on East Ocotillo Road
380 ft
·
35 sec
·
East Ocotillo Road
2
Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ocotillo Road
3
Turn right onto South Hawes Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hawes Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road
11 mi
·
17 min
·
East Queen Creek Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on West Queen Creek Road
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on AZ 347
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North Maricopa Road
7
Continue on AZ 347
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
AZ 347
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Queen Creek, AZ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Queen Creek, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maricopa, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Maricopa, 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
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
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
Maricopa, AZ
Morning in Maricopa on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
MST
Current temp
57°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
2 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
52m 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 Queen Creek, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 35.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Maricopa Road, East Queen Creek Road, West Queen Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Queen Creek, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.03 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 Queen Creek, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is easy. At 52m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Ocotillo Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (South Hawes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East Queen Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Queen Creek, AZ to Maricopa, 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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