How far is Surprise, AZ from Sun Lakes, AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surprise and Sun Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise and Sun Lakes.
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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
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Riggs Road
1978 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West Riggs Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Riggs Road
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Turn right onto South Dobson Road
1314 ft · 31 sec · South Dobson Road
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Turn left onto East Palomino Place
56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place
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Turn right onto South Pinewood Drive
98 m · 11 sec · South Pinewood Drive
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Continue on East Foster Avenue
616 ft · 23 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive
847 ft · 31 sec · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn right onto East Bud Court
44 m · 5 sec · East Bud Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bud Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surprise and Sun Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maricopa Freeway
Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Surprise and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surprise to Sun Lakes?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Surprise and 26 miles from Sun Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surprise and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surprise and Sun Lakes. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.09 km).
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 147,965 |
| Coordinates | 33.6305900, -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Lakes (-111.87542, 33.21116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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