San Francisco to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Francisco from Surprise?
The distance from San Francisco to Surprise is 633.7 miles (1019.9 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 747.4 miles, taking about 13h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 Francisco to Surprise
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 211 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator