How far is Fernley, NV from Sandy Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Fernley, NV to Sandy Valley, NV is about 403.6 miles (649.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated town in Nevada
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fernley and Sandy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fernley and Sandy Valley.
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Start on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto McLean Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · McLean Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheckler Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheckler Road
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Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Allen Road
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Road
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Clair Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
68.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Plymire Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Front Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Silver Peak Road
20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn left onto Cinnabar Way
615 ft · 28 sec · Cinnabar Way
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Turn left onto Silver Peak Road
17.5 mi · 24 min · Silver Peak Road
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Continue on Silver Peak Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Silver Peak Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Crook Avenue
2519 ft · 2 min · West Crook Avenue
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Continue on South Sundog Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1231 ft · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Pahrump Valley Highway
53.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pahrump Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Pahrump Road
10.7 mi · 26 min · Pahrump Road
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Continue on Tuskegee Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Tuskegee Street
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Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
2643 ft · 1 min · West Diamond Avenue
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Turn right onto Shoshone Street
2653 ft · 1 min · Shoshone Street
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Turn left onto West Gold Avenue
2645 ft · 1 min · West Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Cicchi Street
1 mi · 2 min · Cicchi Street
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Continue on West Marble Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Marble Avenue
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Turn right onto Papago Street
2642 ft · 1 min · Papago Street
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Turn left onto Nickel Avenue
2618 ft · 1 min · Nickel Avenue
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Turn right onto North Osage Street
2640 ft · 1 min · North Osage Street
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Turn left onto West Onyx Avenue
2577 ft · 1 min · West Onyx Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Kolo Street
665 ft · 23 sec · North Kolo Street
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Turn left onto Earl Street
930 ft · 42 sec · Earl Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
70 m · 21 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Earl Avenue
1315 ft · 1 min · East Earl Avenue
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Turn left onto Forbes Street
649 ft · 34 sec · Forbes Street
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Turn left onto East Onyx Avenue
719 ft · 32 sec · East Onyx Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Onyx Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernley and Sandy Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
68.9 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Fernley and Clear near Sandy Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fernley to Sandy Valley?
The road trip is about 403.6 miles (649.5 km) and usually takes 08h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.8 miles from Fernley and 201.8 miles from Sandy Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.50 one way or $141.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fernley and Clear near Sandy Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fernley and Sandy Valley. Straight-line distance: 328.19 mi (528.17 km).
#1 Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 21,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.6079700, -119.2518300 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Valley
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 2,051 |
| Coordinates | 35.8169200, -115.6322300 |
| Altitude | 805 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Valley (-115.63223, 35.81692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $4.95 | $70.50 | $141.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $76.01 | $152.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $79.26 | $158.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $90.65 | $181.30 |
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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