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

The driving distance from Roy, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.81 mi
00h 46m
Flight
41.15 mi
66.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.15 mi
Kilometers
66.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.81 mi
Kilometers
73.73 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Hills
Tue, Sep 15, 8:17 PM MDT
Return by in Roy
Tue, Sep 15, 9:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roy
2026-09-15T19:30
Arrive Sandy Hills
Tue, Sep 15, 8:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roy
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Woods Cross
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Roy
22.9 mi
00h 23m
To Sandy Hills
23 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5600 South

    118 m · 8 sec · 5600 South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1934 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215

    901 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 East

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Belt Route

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Belt Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Park Avenue South

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 1300 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    553 ft · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
38.7 mi · 85%
Belt Route
1.86 mi · 4%
Union Park Avenue
1.84 mi · 4%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 4%
5600 South
0.44 mi · 1%
I 215 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woods Cross
00h 23m from Roy
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Roy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Woods Cross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Roy and 23 miles from Sandy Hills.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Roy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Woods Cross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woods Cross, 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 Woods Cross.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

12 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

12 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

40 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

74 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roy and Sandy Hills. Straight-line distance: 41.15 mi (66.22 km).

Roy

#1 Roy

City in Weber County, Utah, United States

Population39,559
Coordinates41.1616100, -112.0263300
Altitude1384
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: West 5600 South (-112.026333, 41.161709)
End: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.22
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.70 $7.61 $15.22
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $5.22 $8.46 $16.93
Diesel $5.95 $9.63 $19.26

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roy and Sandy Hills. The current time is 19:30:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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