How far is Holladay, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Holladay, UT to Sandy, UT is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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.
The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holladay and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holladay and Sandy.
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Start on Holladay Boulevard
65 m · 12 sec · Holladay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Murray Holladay Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Murray Holladay Road
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Continue on Murray Holladay Road
72 m · 9 sec · Murray Holladay Road
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Turn right onto Van Winkle Expressway
600 ft · 19 sec · Van Winkle Expressway
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Turn left onto 900 East
3.9 mi · 7 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 · 25 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 Holladay 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.
900 East
Turn left onto 900 East
3.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Holladay and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holladay to Sandy?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Holladay and 8.5 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holladay and Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Murray
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 Murray.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holladay and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).
#1 Holladay
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 29,885 |
| Coordinates | 40.6688400, -111.8246600 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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