Day trip from Seattle to Surrey
Surrey lies 171 km (106 mi) north of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 171 km (106 mi) apart, Surrey is a realistic day trip from Seattle: about 2 h 47 min each way by road.
| Seattle | Surrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 780,995 | 568,322 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | V3Z |
What changes when you arrive in Surrey
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Seattle?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, north of Seattle; by road roughly 208 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Surrey by road?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Surrey?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Surrey?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.