How far is Sandy, UT from Cottonwood Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Cottonwood Heights, UT is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Salt Lake 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 Cottonwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Cottonwood Heights.
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Start on 8800 South
547 ft · 26 sec · 8800 South
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Turn left onto 280 East
771 ft · 23 sec · 280 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8680 South
2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South
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Turn slight left onto East 8610 South
635 ft · 20 sec · East 8610 South
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Turn slight left onto 700 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Continue on 900 East
1.4 km · 2 min · 900 East
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Turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Fort Union Boulevard
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Turn right onto 2870 East
1513 ft · 57 sec · 2870 East
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Turn left onto 7230 South
75 m · 8 sec · 7230 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7230 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Cottonwood Heights.
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.
Fort Union Boulevard
Turn right onto Fort Union Boulevard
2.97 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Cottonwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Cottonwood Heights?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Little Cottonwood Creek Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Sandy and 3 miles from Cottonwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Cottonwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Little Cottonwood Creek Valley
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 Little Cottonwood Creek Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Cottonwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.33 mi (6.97 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonwood Heights
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
| Population | 33,327 |
| Coordinates | 40.6196700, -111.8102100 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood Heights (-111.81021, 40.61967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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