San Jose to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Jose from Surprise?
The distance from San Jose to Surprise is 595 miles (957.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located ESE of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 705.2 miles, taking about 13h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Surprise
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator