Driving from Tijuana to Surprise
Surprise lies 453 km (281 mi) east of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 553 km (343 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tijuana | Surprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 143,148 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 357 m (1,171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 85374–85388 |
What changes when you arrive in Surprise
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Tijuana to Surprise
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Staying in Surprise
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Common questions
How far is Surprise from Tijuana?
453 km (281 mi) in a straight line, east of Tijuana; by road roughly 553 km (343 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Surprise by car?
About 6 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Surprise?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Surprise?
The Dollar (USD).
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.