How far is Sandy, UT from Silver Summit, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Silver Summit, UT is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
32.31 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.21 mi
37.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.21 mi
Kilometers
37.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.31 mi
Kilometers
52 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Summit
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Silver Summit
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Olympus
UT

Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place

From Sandy
16.1 mi
00h 21m
To Silver Summit
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Silver Summit.

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 215 East

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Belt Route

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    917 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40: Silver Creek Road

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Silver Creek Road

    1079 ft · 30 sec · Silver Creek Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    40 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Silver Creek Road

    123 m · 13 sec · Silver Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Parkway Drive

    2261 ft · 2 min · Parkway Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Echo Lane

    1389 ft · 1 min · Echo Lane

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    125 m · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.6 mi · 54%
Belt Route
8.87 mi · 27%
State Street
2.74 mi · 8%
I 80 East
0.81 mi · 3%
Parkway Drive
0.43 mi · 1%
8800 South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Olympus
00h 21m from Sandy
Leave By
7:06 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near Silver Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Silver Summit?

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Mount Olympus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Sandy and 16.2 miles from Silver Summit.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near Silver Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Olympus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Olympus, 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 Mount Olympus.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

13 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

13 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

52 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

62 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Silver Summit. Straight-line distance: 23.21 mi (37.35 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
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#2 Silver Summit

This census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, is situated in the Snyderville Basin, a valley within the Wasatch Back.

Population0
Coordinates40.7414400, -111.4877500
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Silver Summit (-111.48775, 40.74144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.83 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $5.12 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $5.36 $6.11 $12.22
Diesel $6.28 $7.16 $14.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Silver Summit. The current time is 14:43:55.

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.