How far is Surprise, AZ from Quartzsite, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
Census-designated place in La Paz 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 Quartzsite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Quartzsite.
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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 right onto West Greenway Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · West Greenway Road
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Turn left onto AZ 303 Loop South
2116 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
106 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quartzsite
1741 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Quartzsite Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Oldham Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oldham Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Quartzsite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
106 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Quartzsite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Quartzsite?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Surprise and 62.4 miles from Quartzsite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Quartzsite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Quartzsite. Straight-line distance: 109.12 mi (175.61 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quartzsite
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 33.6639100, -114.2299500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.49 | $46.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.01 | $56.02 |
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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