How far is North Salt Lake, UT from Sandy, UT?

The driving distance from North Salt Lake, UT to Sandy, UT is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.83 mi
00h 22m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.91 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 PM MDT
Return by in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Salt Lake
2026-04-18T18:42
Arrive Sandy
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Salt Lake
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
South Salt Lake
UT

City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

From North Salt Lake
9.9 mi
00h 11m
To Sandy
9.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Salt Lake and Sandy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Salt Lake and Sandy.

  1. 1

    Start on 350 North

    12 m · 8 sec · 350 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 89

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 89

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 South

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 209: 9000 South

    1992 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 209: 9000 South, Mountain America Expo Center, America First Field, Sandy

    127 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 9000 South

    2580 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    1417 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Salt Lake and Sandy.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 84%
Highway 89
1.27 mi · 6%
9000 South
0.49 mi · 2%
SR 209
0.46 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.37 mi · 2%
8800 South
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

9.13 mi · 00h 10m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Salt Lake
00h 11m from North Salt Lake
Leave By
7:46 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Salt Lake to Sandy?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from North Salt Lake and 9.9 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Salt Lake and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near South Salt Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

5 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

56 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

58 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Salt Lake and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).

North Salt Lake

#1 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Sandy

#2 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Start: East 350 North (-111.906875, 40.848387)
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.96 $5.92
Premium $4.55 $3.18 $6.37
Diesel $5.41 $3.79 $7.58

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Salt Lake and Sandy. The current time is 18:42:21.

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.