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

The driving distance from Sandy Hills, UT to Sunset, UT is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.12 mi
00h 53m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.12 mi
Kilometers
71.01 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Hills
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Sunset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Hills
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
North Salt Lake
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Sandy Hills
22.1 mi
00h 26m
To Sunset
22.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 103: 650 North

    1623 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    906 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1300 North

    1316 ft · 39 sec · 1300 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 250 West

    1326 ft · 1 min · North 250 West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 1550 North

    17 m · 2 sec · West 1550 North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1550 North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
36.2 mi · 82%
1300 East
1.72 mi · 4%
Union Park Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
Belt Route
1.46 mi · 3%
I 215 West
0.74 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.66 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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salt Lake
00h 26m from Sandy Hills
Leave By
4:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Sunset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Sandy Hills and 22.1 miles from Sunset.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Sunset.

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 Sunset. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.58 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
Sunset

#2 Sunset

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population5,336
Coordinates41.1363300, -112.0310500
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Hills (-111.85077, 40.58106)
End: Sunset (-112.03105, 41.13633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.15
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.55 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $5.41 $8.44 $16.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Hills and Sunset. The current time is 02:11:03.

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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.