How far is it from Scottsdale, AZ, to Surprise, AZ, ?

The distance between Scottsdale, AZ, and Surprise, AZ, is 40 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale, AZ, to Surprise, AZ, ?

The drive from Scottsdale, AZ, to Surprise, AZ, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Scottsdale, AZ, to Surprise, AZ, ?

The fastest route from Scottsdale, AZ, to Surprise, AZ, covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Surprise, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

Surprise, AZ lies roughly to the west of Scottsdale, AZ.

Which roads does the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ follow?

The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.

Which towns do you pass between Scottsdale, AZ and Surprise, AZ?

Towns on the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ include Carefree, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Glendale, Litchfield Park.

Are there charging stations between Scottsdale, AZ and Surprise, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ, including Best Buy Shops at Metro North (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW); Kierland Commons (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 177.

Scottsdale, AZ Surprise, AZ

Distance: 40 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ takes about 1 h 5 min via AZ 101 Loop. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 40 mi

1 Depart straight onto North Via Ventosa 1 mi
2 Turn left onto East Foothills Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right onto North Church Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto East Pinnacle Peak Road 6 mi
5 Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard 2 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Pima Freeway 8 mi
8 Continue straight onto Agua Fria Freeway 9 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto West Bell Road 7 mi
12 Take ramp right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right onto West Grand Avenue 6 mi
14 Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road 3 mi
15 Arrive left onto West Deer Valley Road

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The return trip from Surprise, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

177 chargers

Best Buy Shops at Metro NorthCCS, CHAdeMO · 2737 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85053350 kW
Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek RdCCS · 20215 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85024350 kW
Kierland CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254350 kW
Kroger Frys 618 (Phoenix, AZ)CCS · 3246 E Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032350 kW
Kroger-Frys 673 (Scottsdale, AZ)CCS · 20427 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255350 kW

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Surprise, AZ → Goodyear Village, AZ62 mi · 1 h 25 min Surprise, AZ → Peoria, AZ16 mi · 25 min Surprise, AZ → Maricopa Colony, AZ33 mi · 55 min Surprise, AZ → Goodyear, AZ39 mi · 1 h 10 min Surprise, AZ → Cave Creek, AZ42 mi · 1 h 5 min Surprise, AZ → Paradise Valley, AZ43 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Surprise, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} and Surprise, AZ, {toState} is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Surprise, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Surprise, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Surprise, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Scottsdale, AZ, {fromState} to Surprise, AZ, {toState} covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Surprise, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?: Surprise, AZ lies roughly to the west of Scottsdale, AZ.
Which roads does the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ follow?: The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.
Which towns do you pass between Scottsdale, AZ and Surprise, AZ?: Towns on the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ include Carefree, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Glendale, Litchfield Park.
Are there charging stations between Scottsdale, AZ and Surprise, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Scottsdale, AZ to Surprise, AZ, including Best Buy Shops at Metro North (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW); Kierland Commons (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 177.

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