Sacramento to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.8 miles 989.4 km · straight line
749.6 miles actual route 1206.4 km · driving distance
13h 39min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Surprise?

The distance from Sacramento to Surprise is 614.8 miles (989.4 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.6 miles, taking about 13h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 39min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 23min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~17h 45min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Surprise

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM