Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Morning in Sandy Hills on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to North Salt Lake, UT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Hills, UT
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North Salt Lake, UT
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Trip Overview
Sandy Hills, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is 21.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 89, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within the Mountain West region of Utah. It’s primarily a local route, meaning you’ll encounter more turns and city-like conditions than a pure highway journey. Plan for this to be a quick transit, easily completed in a single day, making it ideal for a brief relocation or a short hop between areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Highway 89 | 2 mi | 3m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Belt Route | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 350 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and North Salt Lake, 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
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 15
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 312
Toward US 89 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 89
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 89
12
Turn left onto 350 North
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
350 North
13
Arrive at destination
350 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.9 — 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
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward Salt Lake City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Salt Lake City
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 89 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 312
Toward US 89 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
North Salt Lake, UT
Morning in North Salt Lake on Tuesday
Local time
8:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°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
28m 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, including Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 89, and 1300 East. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road segments. Expect frequent changes in speed and direction as you move through populated areas.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sandy Hills, UT and North Salt Lake, UT, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Las Vegas
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Salt Lake City
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Salt Lake, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 North Salt Lake, 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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