Day trip from Surrey to Coquitlam
Coquitlam lies 20 km (12 mi) north of Surrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (12 mi) apart, Coquitlam is a realistic day trip from Surrey: about 20 min each way by road.
| Surrey | Coquitlam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 568,322 | 148,625 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Coquitlam
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Coquitlam Library Link | 12,163 | 2018 |
The busiest is Coquitlam Library Link at 12,163 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 Coquitlam
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Staying in Coquitlam
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Common questions
How far is Coquitlam from Surrey?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line, north of Surrey; by road roughly 24 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surrey to Coquitlam by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surrey and Coquitlam?
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 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.