How far is Sandy, UT from Farmington, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Farmington, UT is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
29.23 mi
00h 34m
Flight
26.87 mi
43.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.23 mi
Kilometers
47.04 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
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
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From Sandy
14.6 mi
00h 17m
To Farmington
14.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1311 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2037 ft · 45 sec · 9000 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

    1435 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15: Salt Lake City

    148 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.7 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 227 North: 200 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 227 North: Farmington

    943 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South 200 West

    2580 ft · 56 sec · South 200 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    1230 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
26.7 mi · 91%
South 200 West
0.49 mi · 2%
SR 227 North
0.49 mi · 2%
State Street
0.48 mi · 2%
9000 South
0.39 mi · 1%
8800 South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 17m from Sandy
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Farmington?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Sandy and 14.6 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.24 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Population25,387
Coordinates40.9805000, -111.8874400
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Farmington (-111.88744, 40.9805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.36 $8.72
Premium $4.55 $4.69 $9.37
Diesel $5.41 $5.57 $11.15

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 and Farmington. The current time is 23:21:18.

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.