Day trip from Surrey to Saanich
Saanich lies 74 km (46 mi) south-west of Surrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 74 km (46 mi) apart, Saanich is a realistic day trip from Surrey: about 1 h 12 min each way by road.
| Surrey | Saanich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 568,322 | 117,735 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Saanich
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hutchison Branch | 236,421 | 2018 |
| Emily Carr Branch | 126,827 | 2018 |
The busiest is Bruce Hutchison Branch at 236,421 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 Saanich
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Staying in Saanich
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Common questions
How far is Saanich from Surrey?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Surrey; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surrey to Saanich by road?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surrey and Saanich?
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.