San Dimas to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.7 miles 508.1 km · straight line
378.8 miles estimated 609.7 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is San Dimas from Surprise?

The distance from San Dimas to Surprise is 315.7 miles (508.1 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located E of San Dimas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.8 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — San Dimas 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 San Dimas 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 San Dimas to Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Dimas & Surprise

Quick Facts

San Dimas
34.11°N, 117.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
291m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients