Albuquerque to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

339.3 miles 546 km · straight line
462.5 miles actual route 744.4 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Surprise?

The distance from Albuquerque to Surprise is 339.3 miles (546 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WSW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.5 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Surprise in Arizona.

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 Albuquerque and Surprise. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Surprise

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM