Roswell, Georgia to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1600.7 miles 2576.1 km · straight line
1920.8 miles estimated 3091.3 km · driving distance
38h 38min estimated drive time
$185 - $228 estimated fuel cost
~3h 43min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Roswell, Georgia from Surprise?

The distance from Roswell, Georgia to Surprise is 1600.7 miles (2576.1 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Roswell, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1920.8 miles, taking about 38h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Roswell, Georgia in Georgia 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 Roswell, Georgia 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 Roswell, Georgia to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 38min $185 - $228 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 22min $154–$288* Budget
Train ~50h 13min $230–$672* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roswell, Georgia & Surprise

Quick Facts

Roswell, Georgia
34.02°N, 84.36°W
America/New_York
328m 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 534 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients