San Juan Islands to Surrey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.7 miles 65.5 km · straight line
52.9 miles estimated 85.2 km · driving distance
1h 4min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is San Juan Islands from Surrey?

The distance from San Juan Islands to Surrey is 40.7 miles (65.5 km) as the crow flies. Surrey is located NNE of San Juan Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.9 miles, taking about 1h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. San Juan Islands is in Washington, United States, while Surrey is in British Columbia, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Juan Islands and Surrey. 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 Juan Islands to Surrey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 4min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 17min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between San Juan Islands & Surrey

Quick Facts

San Juan Islands
48.53°N, 123.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
0m elevation
Surrey
49.11°N, 122.83°W
America/Vancouver
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 611.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients