How far is Surprise, AZ from Somerton, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Somerton, AZ is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa 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 Somerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Somerton.
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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
10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
106.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
81 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road
82 m · 4 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
2385 ft · 35 sec · South Araby Road
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Turn right onto East 32nd Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · East 32nd Street
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Turn left onto West 32nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue B
4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on West County 16th Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Musgrove Avenue
113 m · 18 sec · South Musgrove Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cano Street
112 m · 18 sec · East Cano Street
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Turn right onto South Somerton Avenue
93 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Somerton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Somerton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
107 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Somerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Somerton?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Surprise and 94.6 miles from Somerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Surprise and Mostly Sunny near Somerton.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
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 Gila Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Somerton. Straight-line distance: 154.98 mi (249.41 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerton
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,716 |
| Coordinates | 32.5964400, -114.7096800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerton (-114.70968, 32.59644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
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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