How far is Surprise, AZ from Paradise Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Paradise Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Paradise Valley.
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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
9.1 mi · 16 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northern Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
140 m · 9 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 17 South: Tucson
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
2641 ft · 35 sec · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
695 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
91 m · 6 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn slight left
549 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Continue on East Lincoln Drive
5.8 mi · 11 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Continue on East Lincoln Drive
81 m · 12 sec · East Lincoln Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Paradise Valley.
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 left onto Grand Avenue
9.11 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 Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Paradise Valley?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Surprise and 13 miles from Paradise Valley.
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 2.6 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 4:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Surprise and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.
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
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 23.51 mi (37.83 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
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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