How far is Surprise, AZ from Fountain Hills, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
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 Surprise and Fountain Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Fountain Hills.
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Start on North Nash Street
27 m · 5 sec · North Nash Street
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Turn right onto West Paradise Lane
2632 ft · 2 min · West Paradise Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North El Mirage Road
2848 ft · 1 min · North El Mirage Road
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Turn right onto West Bell Road
5 mi · 9 min · West Bell Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop North
2535 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pima Road
858 ft · 19 sec · North Pima Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive
835 ft · 34 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive
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Turn left onto North La Montana Drive
1593 ft · 54 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Continue on North la Montana Drive
1233 ft · 42 sec · North 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
2346 ft · 1 min · North La Montana Drive
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Turn left onto North Hamilton Drive
935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hamilton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Fountain Hills.
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
Continue on Pima Freeway
13.8 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 Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Fountain Hills?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 21.3 miles from Surprise and 21.3 miles from Fountain Hills.
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 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 4:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
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.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Fountain Hills. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.06 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
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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