Day trip from Surprise to Phoenix
Phoenix lies 31 km (20 mi) south-east of Surprise, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (20 mi) apart, Phoenix is a realistic day trip from Surprise: about 31 min each way by road.
| Surprise | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 143,148 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 357 m (1,171 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 85374–85388 | 85001–85098 |
What to see in Phoenix
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public Library | 3,981,829 | 2017 |
The busiest is Phoenix Public Library at 3,981,829 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Phoenix
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Surprise?
31 km (20 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Surprise; by road roughly 38 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surprise to Phoenix by road?
About 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surprise and Phoenix?
No, both are on America/Phoenix at the moment.
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, 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 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.