Origin
Sandy, UT
Morning in Sandy on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, UT to Liberty, 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
1h 23m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy, UT
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Liberty, UT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Sandy to Liberty, this 65.6-mile journey takes you through the heart of the Mountain West over approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. Because the route relies on local roads like State Street and 9000 South before transitioning to I-15 North, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget about $10 for fuel, making this an accessible trip for a quick getaway. Since both your starting point and destination remain within the Mountain West region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the drive. This itinerary is straightforward, ideal for travelers who prefer to stay on the move without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 53.1 mi | 56m |
| North Ogden Canyon Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| 2700 North | 2 mi | 3m |
| 2600 North | 2 mi | 4m |
| East 4100 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1050 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 3100 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9000 South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 53.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, UT and Liberty, UT.
1
Start on 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 89
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto SR 209
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
9000 South
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward Salt Lake City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 349
Toward SR 134: 2700 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
458 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
10
Continue on SR 134
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
2700 North
11
Continue on SR 134
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
2600 North
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto 1050 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1050 East
13
Turn right onto East 3100 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3100 North
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on North Ogden Canyon Road
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North Ogden Canyon Road
15
Continue on East 4100 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4100 North
16
Arrive at destination
4100 North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Sandy, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 209 / 9000 South
Turn right onto SR 209 / 9000 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 15: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 15: Salt Lake City
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
54.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward SR 134: 2700 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349
Toward SR 134: 2700 North
7
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.40 one way
$20.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Liberty, UT
Morning in Liberty on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from Sandy. While the route utilizes I-15 North, it maintains a 0% highway share for the duration of the trip, meaning you will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure rather than open interstate. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of road. You will find yourself constantly adjusting to the flow of local traffic, which keeps the 65.6-mile transit feeling dynamic. It is a practical route that favors precision and local navigation over high-speed highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.1 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 0.6 miles in near SR 209 / 9000 South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, UT and Liberty, UT, road signs point toward Harrisville, Ogden and Pleasant View.
Harrisville
54.8 mi in
|
~1h
Ogden
54.8 mi in
|
~1h
Pleasant View
54.8 mi in
|
~1h
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 53.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Liberty, 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 0.6 miles (SR 209 / 9000 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Liberty, 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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