Oakland to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

627.1 miles 1009.3 km · straight line
735.9 miles actual route 1184.3 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Surprise?

The distance from Oakland to Surprise is 627.1 miles (1009.3 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 735.9 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Surprise

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM