How far is Surprise, AZ from Gold Camp, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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 third most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Gold Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Gold Camp.
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Start on North Nash Street
1464 ft · 54 sec · North Nash Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive
1322 ft · 37 sec · West Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Greenway Road
66 m · 7 sec · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1947 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
27.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.8 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit left toward North Queen Valley Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Queen Anne Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive
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Turn left onto East Queen Valley Drive
2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive
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Turn left onto North Jacque Drive
158 m · 18 sec · North Jacque Drive
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Continue on East Diane Drive
1777 ft · 1 min · East Diane Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sharon Drive
977 ft · 44 sec · North Sharon Drive
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Turn right onto West Kirk Drive
57 m · 8 sec · West Kirk Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kirk Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Gold Camp.
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 60 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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 Gold Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Gold Camp?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Surprise and 41.7 miles from Gold Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Gold Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Planning department - City of Mesa
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Gold Camp. Straight-line distance: 63.72 mi (102.54 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Camp
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 10,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.2936700, -111.3042900 |
| Altitude | 604 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Camp (-111.30429, 33.29367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.36 | $32.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.72 | $37.43 |
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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