How far is River Heights, UT from Sandy Hills, UT?
The driving distance from River Heights, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Heights and Sandy Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Heights and Sandy Hills.
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Start on 600 South
1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South
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Continue on Summerwild Avenue
1332 ft · 46 sec · Summerwild Avenue
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Turn right onto 700 South
1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Turn left onto Main Street
149 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right
25.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit straight
2241 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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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
5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 East
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Belt Route
1.9 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Park Avenue South
1768 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
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Continue on 1300 East
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East
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Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
553 ft · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Heights and Sandy Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving River Heights 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 River Heights to Sandy Hills?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from River Heights and 48 miles from Sandy Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around River Heights and Sunny near Sandy Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
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 Riverdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Heights and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 78.82 mi (126.85 km).
#1 River Heights
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.7216000, -111.8213300 |
| Altitude | 1396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Hills
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 89,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.5810600, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $4.83 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $21.23 | $42.45 |
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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