How far is Sandy, UT from Fruit Heights, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Fruit Heights, UT is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Fruit Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Fruit Heights.
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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
2037 ft · 45 sec · 9000 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
1435 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15: Salt Lake City
148 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Ogden
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 400 North Exit
1754 ft · 45 sec · 400 North Exit
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Turn right onto North Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · North Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Fruit 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Fruit Heights?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
North Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Sandy and 17 miles from Fruit Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Heights.
Stop Ideas Near North Salt Lake
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 North Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Fruit Heights. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fruit Heights
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 6,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.0321700, -111.9021600 |
| Altitude | 1432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruit Heights (-111.90216, 41.03217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
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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