How far is Sandy, UT from Benjamin, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Benjamin, UT is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Benjamin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Benjamin.
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Start on 8800 South
1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1311 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 9000 South
2572 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight left
2227 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
41.3 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 164
2161 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto 8000 South
1.5 mi · 4 min · 8000 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3200 West
1.4 km · 2 min · 3200 West
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Turn left onto 7300 South
34 m · 5 sec · 7300 South
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Benjamin.
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
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
41.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Benjamin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Benjamin?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lindon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Sandy and 22.8 miles from Benjamin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Benjamin.
Stop Ideas Near Lindon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Benjamin. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benjamin
Census-designated place in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.0982900, -111.7313200 |
| Altitude | 1382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benjamin (-111.73132, 40.09829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
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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