Big Sur to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Big Sur from Surprise?
The distance from Big Sur to Surprise is 566.4 miles (911.6 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 679.7 miles, taking about 13h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Surprise. 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 Big Sur to Surprise
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator