How far is Cottonwood Heights, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Cottonwood Heights, UT to Sandy, UT is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood Heights and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood Heights and Sandy.
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Start on 7230 South
75 m · 10 sec · 7230 South
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Turn right onto 2870 East
1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East
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Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto 900 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 900 East
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Continue on 700 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South
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Turn slight right onto 8680 South
2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South
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Turn left onto 280 East
771 ft · 23 sec · 280 East
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Turn right onto 8800 South
547 ft · 19 sec · 8800 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood Heights and Sandy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fort Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Fort Union Boulevard
2.97 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cottonwood Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood Heights to Sandy?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Cottonwood Heights and 3.2 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cottonwood Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood Heights and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 4.33 mi (6.97 km).
#1 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.86 | $1.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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