Maricopa to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.9 miles 69 km · straight line
55.7 miles estimated 89.7 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
337° NNW bearing direction

How far is Maricopa from Surprise?

The distance from Maricopa to Surprise is 42.9 miles (69 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located NNW of Maricopa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.7 miles, taking about 1h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maricopa 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 Maricopa to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 20min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Maricopa & Surprise

Quick Facts

Maricopa
33.06°N, 112.05°W
America/Phoenix
358m 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 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 580.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients