How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Hills and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Surprise.
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Start on North Hamilton Drive
935 ft · 35 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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Turn right onto East La Montana Drive
2349 ft · 1 min · East La Montana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North la Montana Drive
38 m · 5 sec · North la Montana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North la Montana Drive
1234 ft · 42 sec · North la Montana Drive
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Continue on North La Montana Drive
1593 ft · 57 sec · North La Montana Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive
835 ft · 33 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard
5.5 mi · 9 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pima Road
619 ft · 12 sec · North Pima Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
1953 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road
1982 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
528 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bell Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Bell Road
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Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
2975 ft · 1 min · North El Mirage Road
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Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
2632 ft · 2 min · West Paradise Lane
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Turn left onto North Nash Street
27 m · 3 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 Fountain Hills 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.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountain Hills to Surprise?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Fountain Hills and 21.9 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
Scottsdale City Council
Scottsdale City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).
#1 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| 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 (-112.333438, 33.630589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
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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