Surprise to Valencia, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.6 miles 585.2 km · straight line
436.3 miles estimated 702.2 km · driving distance
8h 47min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Surprise from Valencia, California?

The distance from Surprise to Valencia, California is 363.6 miles (585.2 km) as the crow flies. Valencia, California is located W of Surprise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.3 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Surprise in Arizona and Valencia, California in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Surprise and Valencia, California. 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 Surprise to Valencia, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 47min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 32min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 21min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Surprise & Valencia, California

Quick Facts

Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
Valencia, California
34.44°N, 118.61°W
America/Los_Angeles
310m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients