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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Orem, UT is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
30.43 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.98 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orem
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-17T23:20
Arrive Orem
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Lehi
UT

The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

From Sandy Hills
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Orem
16.2 mi
00h 18m

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
46°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Hills Drive

    148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

    157 m · 18 sec · Silvercrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1300 East

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 1300 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11400 South

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 11400 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 15 South

    2248 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 52: 800 North

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 52 East: Provo Canyon, Sundance

    781 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Canyon Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Canyon Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn onto State Street

    120 m · 8 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.2 mi · 66%
1300 East
2.63 mi · 9%
11400 South
2.15 mi · 7%
Canyon Parkway
1.27 mi · 4%
State Street
1.25 mi · 4%
I 15 South
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehi
00h 18m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Lehi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Sandy Hills and 16.2 miles from Orem.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lehi

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

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

RAIL

Provo

24 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

41 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

42 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

93 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Hills and Orem. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 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
Orem

#2 Orem

The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.

Population98,970
Coordinates40.2969000, -111.6946500
Altitude1455
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills Drive (-111.850649, 40.581382)
End: South State Street (-111.694787, 40.296865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.41
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.57 $9.14
Premium $4.55 $4.91 $9.83
Diesel $5.41 $5.84 $11.69

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 Orem. The current time is 23:20:51.

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.