How far is Magna, UT from Pinecrest, UT?
The driving distance from Magna, UT to Pinecrest, UT is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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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 Magna and Pinecrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magna and Pinecrest.
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Start on Spencer Avenue
715 ft · 27 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Turn right onto Magna Main Street
2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street
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Turn left onto 8400 West
1985 ft · 43 sec · 8400 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 201
1115 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65 North: East Canyon
1991 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Emigration Canyon Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Emigration Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Burrs Lane
2.1 mi · 7 min · Burrs Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burrs Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Magna and Pinecrest.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.7 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Magna and Sunny near Pinecrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magna to Pinecrest?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Canyon Rim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Magna and 15.2 miles from Pinecrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Magna and Sunny near Pinecrest.
Stop Ideas Near Canyon Rim
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 Canyon Rim.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magna and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 km).
#1 Magna
Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 26,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.7091100, -112.1016100 |
| Altitude | 1304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinecrest
Nestled in the upper reaches of Emigration Canyon within the Wasatch Range, this Salt Lake County settlement sits at an elevation of 6,565 feet east of Salt Lake City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8127200, -111.7249300 |
| Altitude | 2001 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinecrest (-111.72493, 40.81272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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