Maricopa to Poway: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.1 miles 465.2 km · straight line
361.3 miles estimated 581.5 km · driving distance
7h 16min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Maricopa from Poway?

The distance from Maricopa to Poway is 289.1 miles (465.2 km) as the crow flies. Poway is located W of Maricopa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.3 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Maricopa in Arizona and Poway in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maricopa and Poway. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Maricopa to Poway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 16min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 43min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 54min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Maricopa & Poway

Quick Facts

Maricopa
33.06°N, 112.05°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
Poway
32.96°N, 117.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
157m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients