Ridgecrest to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ridgecrest from Surprise?

The distance from Ridgecrest to Surprise is 333.2 miles (536.2 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of Ridgecrest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.8 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Ridgecrest in California and Surprise in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Ridgecrest 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.