How far is Sandy, UT from Pico Rivera, CA?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Pico Rivera, CA is about 671.1 miles (1080.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 569.9 miles (917.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
671.15 mi
11h 40m
Flight
569.85 mi
917.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
569.85 mi
Kilometers
917.08 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
671.15 mi
Kilometers
1080.11 km
Drive Time
11h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pico Rivera
Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 PM PDT
Return by in Sandy
Sat, Oct 31, 7:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-10-30T08:20
Arrive Pico Rivera
Fri, Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:40 PM to 6:10 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bunkerville
NV

City in Nevada, United States of America

From Sandy
335.3 mi
05h 50m
To Pico Rivera
335.9 mi
05h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Pico Rivera.

  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

    2572 ft · 59 sec · 9000 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2227 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    324.8 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2597 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    62 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    7.3 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Slauson Avenue, Washington Boulevard West

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Boulevard West

    937 ft · 23 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
325 mi · 48%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
179 mi · 27%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 18%
San Bernardino Freeway
19.2 mi · 3%
San Gabriel River Freeway
7.56 mi · 1%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
7.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

325 mi · 05h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.2 mi
569.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkerville
05h 50m from Sandy
Leave By
12:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Pico Rivera.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Pico Rivera?

The road trip is about 671.1 miles (1080.1 km) and usually takes 11h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bunkerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 335.3 miles from Sandy and 335.9 miles from Pico Rivera.

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

The direct path is about 569.9 miles (917.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $109.97 one way or $219.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sandy and Pico Rivera, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Chance Rain Showers near Pico Rivera.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bunkerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel
Stay option 5.8 mi away

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, an IHG Hotel

Mesquite , NV
1030 W Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.3/5 909 reviews Hotel,Conference center,Wedding venue
Chevron
Practical stop 5.4 mi away

Chevron

Mesquite , NV
70 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 4.1/5 110 reviews Gas station,Auto repair shop,Diesel fuel supplier,Fuel pump,Gas company
Mesquite City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Mesquite City Hall

Mesquite , NV
10 E Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex

Mesquite , NV
1635 World Champion Way, Mesquite, NV 89034
Rating 4.4/5 247 reviews Event venue,Athletic field,Sports complex,Football Field,Soccer field

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkerville.

BUS

St. George, Utah

60 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.
BUS

Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada

113 mi away
200 South Main St.
BUS

Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada

118 mi away
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Pico Rivera. Straight-line distance: 569.85 mi (917.08 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Pico Rivera

#2 Pico Rivera

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population61,338
Coordinates33.9830700, -118.0967300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Pico Rivera (-118.09673, 33.98307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1080 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.68 gal
89.65 L · about $109.97
Round trip
$219.94
47.36 gal · 179.3 L
Estimated CO2
210.4 kg one way
Round trip: 420.9 kg / 928 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.64 $109.97 $219.94
Mid-grade $4.93 $116.74 $233.48
Premium $5.17 $122.52 $245.04
Diesel $6.54 $154.77 $309.54

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 · Oct 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sandy, UT and Pico Rivera, CA. The current time in Sandy is 08:20:19, although it is 07:20:19 in Pico Rivera.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.