Distance from San Diego to Surprise by Car and Plane
The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Surprise (AZ) is 287 miles or 461 kilometers or 249 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Surprise is 349 miles (562 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 62 miles or 101 km.
Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Surprise, AZ in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Surprise is 287 miles or 461 km.The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Surprise, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
What is the average flight time from San Diego to Surprise?
Flight time from San Diego, CA to Surprise, AZ is 0 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
San Diego to Surprise Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Surprise, AZThis map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Surprise, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Surprise, Arizona is displayed below.
Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Surprise, AZ
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Surprise, Arizona is 349 miles or 562 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Surprise, AZ is 349 miles or 562 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Surprise, Arizona.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Surprise, Arizona is approximately 349 miles (562 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from San Diego, CA to Surprise, AZ
How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Surprise, AZ?The total driving time is 6 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Surprise take?
San Diego and Surprise are 6 hours 32 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between San Diego and Surprise
Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Surprise (AZ) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in San Diego | Current local time in Surprise |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-01, 02:37:37 PDT | 2026-04-01, 02:37:37 MST |
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Surprise Arizona, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Surprise, AZ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 349 mi | 562 km | 303.07 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 287 mi | 461 km | 249 nmi |
| Difference | 62 mi | 101 km | 54 nmi |
San Diego Details
San Diego is located in California, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 32.71533 |
| Longitude | -117.15726 |
| State | California |
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Surprise Details
Surprise is located in Arizona, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 33° 37' 50.1'' Longitude: W 112° 19' 59.6'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 33.63059 |
| Longitude | -112.33322 |
| State | Arizona |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Surprise, AZ
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 11 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 8 hours 46 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 7 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 7 hours 1 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 6 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 5 hours 51 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 5 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 5 hours 1 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 4 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 4 hours 23 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 4 hours 7 minutes |