How far is Sandy, UT from Riverdale, UT?
The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Riverdale, UT is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Davis 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 Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Riverdale.
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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 left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 97
1157 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 26: Riverdale Road
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 26 East: Riverdale
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right onto 1050 West
15 m · 1 sec · 1050 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1050 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Riverdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Bountiful is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Sandy and 22.7 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Bountiful
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 West Bountiful.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 40.92 mi (65.85 km).
#1 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverdale
City in Weber County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.1768900, -112.0038300 |
| Altitude | 1332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-112.00383, 41.17689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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