How far is Sandy Hills, UT from River Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to River Heights, UT is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Sandy Hills and River Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills and River Heights.
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Start on Sandy Hills Drive
148 m · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
157 m · 22 sec · Silvercrest Drive
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Turn right onto 1300 East
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1300 East
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Continue on Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
1.5 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 North: Salt Lake
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 26 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91
899 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1100 South
4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 700 South
1747 ft · 1 min · 700 South
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Turn left onto Summerwild Avenue
1332 ft · 48 sec · Summerwild Avenue
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Continue on 600 South
1223 ft · 42 sec · 600 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 600 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Hills and River Heights.
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
37.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Sandy Hills and Sunny near River Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Hills to River Heights?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 47.7 miles from Sandy Hills and 47.7 miles from River Heights.
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 16.6 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Hills and Sunny near River Heights.
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 Sandy Hills and River Heights. Straight-line distance: 78.82 mi (126.85 km).
#1 Sandy Hills
A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 89,575 |
| Coordinates | 40.5810600, -111.8507700 |
| Altitude | 1452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Heights
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.7216000, -111.8213300 |
| Altitude | 1396 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Heights (-111.82133, 41.7216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 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 21m |
| 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 | $16.28 | $32.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $18.06 | $36.11 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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