San Diego to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Diego from Surprise?
The distance from San Diego to Surprise is 286.3 miles (460.7 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ENE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.3 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California and Surprise in Arizona.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Surprise
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
- You could travel this distance about 87 times to circle the Earth's equator