How far is Citrus Park, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Citrus Park, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Park and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park and Surprise.
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Start on North Citrus Road
1099 ft · 31 sec · North Citrus Road
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Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
2390 ft · 49 sec · North Sarival Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward Northern Parkway
2260 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Northern Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Northern Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Litchfield Road
2027 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Litchfield Road
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Turn right onto West Cactus Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Cactus Road
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Turn left onto North Dysart Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
1 km · 1 min · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto West Greenway Road
85 m · 14 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1322 ft · 33 sec · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto North Nash Street
1464 ft · 50 sec · North Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Park and Surprise.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Litchfield Road
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
2.6 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Citrus Park and Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citrus Park to Surprise?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Youngtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Citrus Park and 6.3 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Citrus Park and Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Youngtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Youngtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Park and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.75 km).
#1 Citrus Park
Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5486500, -112.4443300 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Nash Street (-112.333445, 33.630589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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