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Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Murray, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

7.7 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sandy Hills, UT, UT

Sandy Hills, UT

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Downtown Murray, UT, UT

Murray, UT

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Sandy Hills, UT to Murray, UT is 7.7 miles and takes about 14m via State Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a local drive characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating a familiar neighborhood than embarking on a long journey. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transition between nearby points, requiring minimal planning and offering maximum flexibility.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Street 2.3 mi 4m
1300 East 1.7 mi 2m
Union Park Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Belt Route 0.4 mi <1m
Winchester Street 0.3 mi <1m
Silvercrest Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Sandy Hills Drive <0.1 mi <1m
4800 South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Street — 2.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Murray, UT.

1

Start on Sandy Hills Drive

485 ft · 22 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
2

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

516 ft · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
3

Turn right onto 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
4

Continue on Union Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Union Park Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 215 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 215

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Belt Route
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 10 Toward 280 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Winchester Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Winchester Street
9

Turn right onto US 89

2.3 mi · 4 min · State Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto 4800 South

81 ft · 4 sec · 4800 South
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right

27 ft · 1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Silvercrest Drive

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

Navigation decision point

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 215 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 215 West
7
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward 280 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward 280 East
5
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 89 / State Street

Turn right onto US 89 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.22 one way

$2.44 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.28 $2.56
premium $4.53 $1.37 $2.75
diesel $5.61 $1.70 $3.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Sandy Hills, UT

Night in Sandy Hills on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murray, UT

Night in Murray on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is defined by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily via local roads like State Street, 1300 East, and Union Park Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on State Street, indicating a consistent need for attention to turns and traffic signals. Expect a driving experience that requires constant engagement rather than a passive cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on State Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on State Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murray, UT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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