How far is Murray, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?

The driving distance from Murray, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.62 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.24 mi
10.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.24 mi
Kilometers
10.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.62 mi
Kilometers
12.26 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Hills
Tue, Jun 2, 2:36 PM MDT
Return by in Murray
Tue, Jun 2, 2:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-06-02T14:21
Arrive Sandy Hills
Tue, Jun 2, 2:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Murray
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Midvale
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From Murray
3.8 mi
00h 07m
To Sandy Hills
3.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Murray and Sandy Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Sandy Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4800 South

    25 m · 4 sec · 4800 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 215 East

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    1.1 km · 44 sec · Belt Route

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Park Avenue South

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 1300 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    553 ft · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murray and Sandy Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
2.47 mi · 32%
Union Park Avenue
1.84 mi · 24%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 23%
Belt Route
0.68 mi · 9%
I 215 East
0.35 mi · 5%
Union Park Avenue South
0.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Turn left onto State Street

2.47 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
00h 07m from Murray
Leave By
8:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murray and Sunny near Sandy Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murray to Sandy Hills?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Murray and 3.8 miles from Sandy Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murray and Sunny near Sandy Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midvale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midvale.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

17 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

47 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

68 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.05 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population48,355
Coordinates40.6668900, -111.8879900
Altitude1311
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sandy Hills

A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population89,575
Coordinates40.5810600, -111.8507700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.887905, 40.66689)
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.05
Round trip
$2.10
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.05 $2.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.14 $2.28
Premium $4.55 $1.23 $2.46
Diesel $5.41 $1.46 $2.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Murray and Sandy Hills. The current time is 14:21:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.