How far is Paradise Valley, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Paradise Valley, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise Valley and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley and Surprise.
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Start on East Lincoln Drive
5.7 mi · 11 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Continue on East Glendale Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · East Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
142 m · 9 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
886 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
2598 ft · 34 sec · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northern Avenue
154 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
529 ft · 11 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn slight left
138 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Northern Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
9.1 mi · 16 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 Paradise Valley 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.
Grand Avenue
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
9.1 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley to Surprise?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Paradise Valley and 21.9 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paradise Valley and Partly Sunny near Surprise.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise Valley and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 23.51 mi (37.83 km).
#1 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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