How far is Sandy Valley, NV from Whitney, NV?
The driving distance from Sandy Valley, NV to Whitney, NV is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Valley and Whitney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Valley and Whitney.
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Start on East Onyx Avenue
1401 ft · 1 min · East Onyx Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto North Mojave Street
2621 ft · 2 min · North Mojave Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Quartz Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Quartz Avenue
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Continue on Cherokee Street
2538 ft · 55 sec · Cherokee Street
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Turn left onto Sandy Valley Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Sandy Valley Road
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Continue on Goodsprings Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Goodsprings Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Las Vegas
1976 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
14.3 mi · 15 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 146: Southern Highlands Parkway, Saint Rose Parkway
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NV 146 East: Saint Rose Parkway
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Rose Parkway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Saint Rose Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 East: Henderson, Lake Mead
1698 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruce Woodbury Beltway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bruce Woodbury Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stephanie Street
1106 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto South Stephanie Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Stephanie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stufflebeam Avenue
970 ft · 26 sec · Stufflebeam Avenue
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Continue on Stephanie Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Stephanie Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Missouri Avenue
1794 ft · 43 sec · Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto East Tropicana Avenue
2105 ft · 43 sec · East Tropicana Avenue
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Turn right onto Steptoe Street
822 ft · 28 sec · Steptoe Street
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Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
752 ft · 38 sec · Kimberly Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Valley and Whitney.
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.
Las Vegas Freeway
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
14.3 mi · 00h 15m
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 Valley and Sunny near Whitney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Valley to Whitney?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Sandy Valley and 27.1 miles from Whitney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Valley and Sunny near Whitney.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
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 Spring Valley.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas International Airport, Nevada
Las Vegas (Downtown), Nevada
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Valley and Whitney. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).
#1 Sandy Valley
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 2,051 |
| Coordinates | 35.8169200, -115.6322300 |
| Altitude | 805 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitney
Art museum in New York City
| Population | 38,585 |
| Coordinates | 36.0983100, -115.0363000 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-115.036303, 36.098398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
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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