How far is Sandy, UT from North Salt Lake, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and North Salt Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and North Salt Lake.
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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
16 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Highway 89
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 89
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Turn left onto 350 North
12 m · 1 sec · 350 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 350 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and North Salt Lake.
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
16 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near North Salt Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to North Salt Lake?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
South Salt Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Sandy and 9.8 miles from North Salt Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near North Salt Lake.
Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Salt Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and North Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Salt Lake
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.8485600, -111.9068800 |
| Altitude | 1322 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Salt Lake (-111.90688, 40.84856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
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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