How far is Globe, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Globe, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Globe and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Globe and Surprise.
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Start on West Cottonwood Street
14 m · 6 sec · West Cottonwood Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
3267 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
65 m · 11 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 Globe and Surprise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Globe and Mostly Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Globe to Surprise?
The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Globe and 57.3 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Globe and Mostly Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apache Junction.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Globe and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 90.58 mi (145.78 km).
#1 Globe
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 7,382 |
| Coordinates | 33.3942200, -110.7865000 |
| Altitude | 1070 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.57 | $43.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $22.49 | $44.97 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
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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