How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Surprise, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Surprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Surprise.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North
1909 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 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 Scottsdale 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.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 Cloudy leaving Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Surprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Surprise?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 19.3 miles from Scottsdale and 19.4 miles from Surprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy 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
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
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 Scottsdale and Surprise. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.43 km).
#1 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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