Pittsburgh to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1833.4 miles 2950.5 km · straight line
2200 miles estimated 3540.6 km · driving distance
44h 15min estimated drive time
$212 - $261 estimated fuel cost
~4h 11min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Surprise?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Surprise is 1833.4 miles (2950.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2200 miles, taking about 44h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 11min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 15min $212 - $261 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~53h 6min $176–$330* Budget
Train ~57h 32min $264–$770* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Surprise

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 611 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 153 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients