Atlanta to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1601.6 miles 2577.5 km · straight line
1850.4 miles actual route 2977.9 km · driving distance
32h 12min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 43min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Surprise?

The distance from Atlanta to Surprise is 1601.6 miles (2577.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1850.4 miles, taking about 32h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Surprise in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 12min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 38min $148–$278* Budget
Train ~41h 52min $222–$648* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Surprise

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 534 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM