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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Layton, UT is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
37.87 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.87 mi
Kilometers
60.94 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Layton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-17T23:24
Arrive Layton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Hills
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
18.9 mi
00h 20m
To Layton
19 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    157 m · 22 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1300 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Layton Parkway

    144 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Layton Parkway

    651 ft · 16 sec · Layton Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gentile Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · Gentile Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gentile Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
30.5 mi · 80%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 5%
Union Park Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
Belt Route
1.46 mi · 4%
I 215 West
0.74 mi · 2%
I 15 North
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 20m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Layton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Sandy Hills and 19 miles from Layton.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sandy Hills and Chance Snow Showers near Layton.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North 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 North Salt Lake.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

10 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

42 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

72 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Layton. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.23 km).

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#1 Sandy Hills

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

Population89,575
Coordinates40.5810600, -111.8507700
Altitude1452
CountryUnited States
Layton

#2 Layton

The most populous city in Davis County, Utah.

Population79,012
Coordinates41.0602200, -111.9710500
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
End: West Gentile Street (-111.97105, 41.060188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.55 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.41 $7.25 $14.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Layton. The current time is 23:24:21.

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.