How far is Surprise, AZ from Globe, AZ?

The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Globe, AZ is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.45 mi
02h 28m
Flight
90.58 mi
145.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.58 mi
Kilometers
145.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.45 mi
Kilometers
184.19 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Globe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MST
Return by in Surprise
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surprise
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Globe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Surprise
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Apache Junction
AZ

A town in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Surprise
57.2 mi
01h 14m
To Globe
57.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Globe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Globe.

  1. 1

    Start on North Nash Street

    1464 ft · 54 sec · North Nash Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive

    1322 ft · 37 sec · West Santa Fe Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Greenway Road

    66 m · 7 sec · West Greenway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Cottonwood Street

    14 m · 2 sec · West Cottonwood Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cottonwood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Globe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 38%
US 60 East
27.9 mi · 24%
Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 13%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.94 mi · 8%
Maricopa Freeway
4.82 mi · 4%
Grand Avenue
4.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix–Globe Highway

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

43 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apache Junction
01h 14m from Surprise
Leave By
1:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Globe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Globe?

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 57.2 miles from Surprise and 57.3 miles from Globe.

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 23.9 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 1:34 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 Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Globe.

Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apache Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apache Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

43 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

54 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Globe. Straight-line distance: 90.58 mi (145.78 km).

Surprise

#1 Surprise

The seventh most populous city in Arizona.

Population147,965
Coordinates33.6305900, -112.3332200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Globe

#2 Globe

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Population7,382
Coordinates33.3942200, -110.7865000
Altitude1070
CountryUnited States
Start: Surprise (-112.33322, 33.63059)
End: Globe (-110.7865, 33.39422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.00
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Surprise and Globe. The current time is 21:33:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.