Day trip from Richmond to Surrey
Surrey lies 24 km (15 mi) east of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 24 km (15 mi) apart, Surrey is a realistic day trip from Richmond: about 23 min each way by road.
| Richmond | Surrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 209,937 | 568,322 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Surrey
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill Branch | 267,917 | 2018 |
| Newton Branch | 266,292 | 2018 |
| Cloverdale Branch | 161,070 | 2018 |
| Port Kells Branch | 8,281 | 2018 |
The busiest is Strawberry Hill Branch at 267,917 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 Surrey
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Staying in Surrey
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Surrey. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (13). Across 27 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 9,323 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Surrey
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Common questions
How far is Surrey from Richmond?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line, east of Richmond; by road roughly 29 km (18 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Surrey by road?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond and Surrey?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Where can I stay in Surrey?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Surrey, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.