New River is located in
Maricopa County in central Arizona about 20 miles north of
Phoenix at Exit 232 of I-17.
New River is part of the Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona metro area.
New River, located about 20 minutes from Phoenix, has a variety of great activities and exciting cultural events. New River is located near the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, which is a large area of natural desert that offers a great way to discover the beauty of the desert. There are a number of interesting museums in the region along with the opportunity to visit exhibits, classes, concerts and lectures.