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Trip from Sandy, UT to Fardown Estates, UT

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

Drive Time

12m

Distance

7.1 mi

11 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 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

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

Downtown Sandy, UT, UT

Sandy, UT

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Downtown Fardown Estates, UT, UT

Fardown Estates, UT

Siarhei Nester

Trip Overview

Sandy, UT to Fardown Estates, UT is 7.1 miles and takes about 12m via State Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a quick local drive that won't take up much of your day. Consider this route if you need to make a brief local connection without committing to a longer journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Street 2.7 mi 5m
Belt Route 2.2 mi 2m
Highland Drive 0.5 mi <1m
8800 South 0.4 mi 1m
South Highland Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Van Winkle Expressway 0.2 mi <1m
Fardown Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
La Tour Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Street — 2.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Fardown Estates, UT.

1

Start on 8800 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 8800 South
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 89

2.7 mi · 5 min · State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 215 East Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 215

2.2 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 8 Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

254 ft · 13 sec
Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Holladay
7

Turn left onto SR 152

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Highland Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 152

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Van Winkle Expressway
9

Turn right onto South Highland Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Highland Drive
10

Turn right onto Fardown Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Fardown Avenue
11

Turn right onto La Tour Street

386 ft · 17 sec · La Tour Street
12

Arrive at destination

La Tour Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 89 / State Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 89 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 215 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 215 East
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward SR 152 North: 2000 East

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East
6
6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Holladay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 152 North: 2000 East, Murray, Hollada...
6
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 152 / Highland Drive

Turn left onto SR 152 / Highland Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.13 one way

$2.25 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $1.18 $2.36
premium $4.53 $1.27 $2.53
diesel $5.61 $1.57 $3.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.75 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sandy, UT

Late night in Sandy on Sunday

Local time

2:06 AM

MDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fardown Estates, UT

Late night in Fardown Estates on Sunday

Local time

2:06 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

14 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

12m 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 characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a 30% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 2.7 miles on State Street. Expect to navigate through a series of turns, characteristic of local road travel. The route doesn't feature long, monotonous highway stretches, instead offering a more engaged driving experience with frequent changes in direction.

Only 3% 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: 2.7 mi on State Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 0.4 miles in near US 89 / State Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 7.1 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 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Sandy, UT and Fardown Estates, UT, road signs point toward Murray and Holladay.

Murray

6 mi in | ~10m

Holladay

6 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in Sandy, UT

Full guide →

Sandy is a city just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on State Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Fardown Estates, 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 0.4 miles (US 89 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fardown Estates, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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