Origin
Surprise, AZ
Night in Surprise on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surprise, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
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.
Surprise, AZ
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Citrus Park, AZ
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Trip Overview
Surprise, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is 12.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via North Dysart Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a primarily urban and suburban environment without significant elevation changes. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transit between two nearby points without needing extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dysart Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Northern Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Northern Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Litchfield Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Peoria Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Greenway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Sarival Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Nash Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Dysart Road
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise, AZ and Citrus Park, AZ.
1
Start on North Nash Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Nash Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Santa Fe Drive
3
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
217 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Greenway Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenway Road
5
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dysart Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peoria Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Litchfield Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Northern Parkway West
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto West Northern Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Northern Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward Sarival Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sarival Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Northern Avenue
13
Turn left onto North Citrus Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Citrus Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Citrus Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Greenway Road
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Dysart Road
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Peoria Avenue
Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward Northern Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Northern Parkway West
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Sarival Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Sarival Avenue
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
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
Citrus Park, AZ
Night in Citrus Park on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. With only a 17% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like North Dysart Road, West Northern Parkway, and West Northern Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3 miles on North Dysart Road. This means you'll be navigating city streets and residential areas for the majority of your 22-minute journey.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on North Dysart Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Greenway Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (West Greenway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West Peoria Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Surprise, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Northern Parkway West along the way.
Northern Parkway West
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting in Surprise, AZ
Full guide →Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on North Dysart Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Citrus Park, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Greenway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West Peoria Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Citrus Park, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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