Day trip from Surrey to Burnaby
Burnaby lies 20 km (12 mi) north-west of Surrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (12 mi) apart, Burnaby is a realistic day trip from Surrey: about 20 min each way by road.
| Surrey | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 568,322 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Burnaby
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch | 749,695 | 2018 |
| McGill Branch | 440,899 | 2018 |
| Tommy Douglas Branch | 387,327 | 2018 |
| Cameron Branch | 247,701 | 2018 |
The busiest is Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch at 749,695 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Burnaby
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Staying in Burnaby
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Surrey?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Surrey; by road roughly 24 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surrey to Burnaby by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surrey and Burnaby?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.