How far is Silver Summit, UT from Sandy, UT?
The driving distance from Silver Summit, UT to Sandy, UT is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood in Millcreek, Utah, United States, that was fomerly a census-designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Summit and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Summit and Sandy.
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Start on the route
125 m · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Echo Lane
1389 ft · 1 min · Echo Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkway Drive
2261 ft · 2 min · Parkway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Creek Road
1302 ft · 36 sec · Silver Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Salt Lake
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 215
2121 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Route
7.4 mi · 8 min · Belt Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Union Park Avenue
90 m · 14 sec · Union Park Avenue
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Turn left onto 6600 South
918 ft · 27 sec · 6600 South
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Turn left onto 900 East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 900 East
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Continue on 700 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 700 East
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Turn slight right onto East 8610 South
635 ft · 17 sec · East 8610 South
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Turn slight right onto 8680 South
2330 ft · 1 min · 8680 South
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Turn left onto 280 East
771 ft · 25 sec · 280 East
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Turn right onto 8800 South
547 ft · 19 sec · 8800 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8800 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Summit and Sandy.
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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Silver Summit and Mostly Clear near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Summit to Sandy?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 15.7 miles from Silver Summit and 16 miles from Sandy.
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 8.6 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 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Summit and Mostly Clear near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olympus
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 Mount Olympus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Summit and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 23.21 mi (37.35 km).
#1 Silver Summit
This census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, is situated in the Snyderville Basin, a valley within the Wasatch Back.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7414400, -111.4877500 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.
| Population | 94,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.5916100, -111.8841000 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8800 South (-111.8841, 40.591674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.83 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
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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