Origin
Citrus Park, AZ
Afternoon in Citrus Park on Wednesday
Local time
12:36 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Citrus Park, AZ to Surprise, AZ
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Citrus Park, AZ
Cosmin Gavris
Surprise, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Citrus Park, AZ to Surprise, AZ covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Litchfield Road, West Northern Parkway, West Northern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.6 miles on North Litchfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.2 miles from Citrus Park, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Litchfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (West Cactus Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Litchfield Road
6
8.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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West Cactus Road
Turn right onto West Cactus Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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North Dysart Road
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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West Greenway Road
Turn left onto West Greenway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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Santa Fe Drive
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Litchfield Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Northern Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Northern Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Dysart Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Cactus Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Greenway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Sarival Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Nash Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Litchfield Road
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park, AZ and Surprise, AZ.
1
Start on North Citrus Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Citrus Road
2
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Northern Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Sarival Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Northern Parkway
5
Merge onto West Northern Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Northern Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 3
Toward Litchfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Litchfield Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Cactus Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cactus Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dysart Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenway Road
11
Turn left onto West Greenway Road
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Greenway Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Santa Fe Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Nash Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Nash Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Nash Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.2 miles from Citrus Park, AZ, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.4 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surprise, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Citrus Park, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Citrus Park, AZ
This is one driving day of about 12.4 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Citrus Park, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Litchfield Road for about 2.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Citrus Park, AZ · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Citrus Park, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Surprise, AZ
The final approach into Surprise, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Surprise, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Surprise, AZ
Afternoon in Surprise on Wednesday
Local time
12:36 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Citrus Park, AZ to Surprise, AZ covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Litchfield Road, West Northern Parkway, West Northern Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Citrus Park, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (West Cactus Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Citrus Park, AZ to Surprise, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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