How far is Fruit Heights, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Fruit Heights, UT to Sandy, UT is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
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City in Davis County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Heights and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Heights and Sandy.
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Start on South Mountain Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East 400 North
123 m · 12 sec · East 400 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 89 South: Salt Lake City
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South
1992 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy
127 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto 9000 South
2580 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South
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Turn left onto State Street
1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 8800 South
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Fruit 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.
US 89 South
Keep slight right
11 mi · 00h 12m
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 Fruit 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 Fruit Heights to Sandy?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Fruit Heights and 16.1 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fruit Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
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 North Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Heights and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).
#1 Fruit Heights
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.0321700, -111.9021600 |
| Altitude | 1432 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
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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