Commute Time - Surprise to Deer Valley via W. Bell Rd.

[ibarrio]

Originally Posted by azjack

I do not make that trip during rush hour, but you would not take Bell the whole way. You would hop on the 101 at Bell.

I would say from Bell and Litchfield to Bell and the 101 would be 25 minutes on a good day, probably closer to 30. Then, say another 15 to 20 minutes on the 101 to the 35th Avenue exit (or the next exit). So, 40 to 50 minutes would be my guess. It takes me less than 30 minutes for that route, but that is on a couple of Saturdays per month, which is obviously different.

If you are coming from much further west on Bell, add more time or try the 303 suggestion.

I get from Parkview and Bell to 51st and Thunderbird in less than 30 mins on a daily basis (leave at 8am). It takes me about 35 mins going home (5pm). I take Bell to 67th, to Greenway to 51st Ave.

[Zippyman]

Originally Posted by marco56

Hello everyone

It looks like we are going to be buying a home right off W. Bell Rd. in Surprise
and that my job is going to be about 2 miles off of W. Bell Rd. in Deer Valley.
According to Mapquest the distance is 25 miles.

I was wondering how long this commute will take at rush hour? I prefer to not drive the freeways so this route seems like a straight shot if it is a reasonable drive timewise.

Thank you everyone !

Have you looked at houses any closer to where you work? I wouldn't wish that commute on anyone. There are plenty of well-priced houses all over the valley - including near the area you'll be working in.

FWIW, jump up to Union Hills instead of Bell road whenever possible - it's much less commercial and seems to flow alot better.

[frackiewicz]

I agree with Union Hills. I avoid Bell as much as possible. If it's early in the morning on the weekends it's OK - but any other time it's as slow as molasses. I know it took me 45 minutes to drive about 5 miles along that stretch, the area from the east edge of Sun City past the Arrowhead area is horrible! Too many lights, too many cars, always a long wait.