How far is Golden Valley, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Golden Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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 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.
Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Valley and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley and Surprise.
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Start on Santa Maria Road
2021 ft · 2 min · Santa Maria Road
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Turn right onto West Chino Drive
1299 ft · 38 sec · West Chino Drive
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Turn right onto Verde Road
2469 ft · 2 min · Verde Road
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Turn left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
2894 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on West Beale Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
14.9 mi · 20 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Dysart Road
97 m · 19 sec · North Dysart Road
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Turn slight right onto West Santa Fe Drive
98 m · 8 sec · West Santa Fe Drive
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Turn left onto West Cottonwood Street
2396 ft · 1 min · West Cottonwood Street
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Turn right onto North Nash Street
753 ft · 26 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 Golden Valley 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.
US 93 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 01h 46m
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 Golden Valley and Sunny near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Valley to Surprise?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Golden Valley and 86.2 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Golden Valley and Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Valley and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 153.98 mi (247.8 km).
#1 Golden Valley
Located in Mohave County at an elevation of 2,808 feet, this unincorporated desert community sits in a wide valley flanked by the Black and Cerbat mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2233300, -114.2230100 |
| Altitude | 856 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.67 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $32.71 | $65.43 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $38.26 | $76.52 |
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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