How far is Surprise, AZ from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Pinetop-Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Pinetop-Lakeside.
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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
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
2934 ft · 1 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn right onto West Whipple Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Whipple Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on East Woolford
894 ft · 29 sec · East Woolford
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Turn right onto South White Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South White Mountain Road
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Continue on West White Mountain Boulevard
5.7 mi · 11 min · West White Mountain Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Summer Haven Lane
906 ft · 42 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
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Continue on West Summer Haven Lane
146 m · 21 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Summer Haven Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Pinetop-Lakeside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Pinetop-Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Pinetop-Lakeside?
The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Surprise and 105.3 miles from Pinetop-Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Pinetop-Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Pinetop-Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 140.62 mi (226.3 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinetop-Lakeside
Small town in Navajo County
| Population | 4,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425400, -109.9603800 |
| Altitude | 2071 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinetop-Lakeside (-109.96038, 34.14254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $41.36 | $82.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
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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