Origin
Benjamin, UT
Afternoon in Benjamin on Sunday
Local time
1:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benjamin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Drive Time
57m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Benjamin, UT
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Sandy Hills, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benjamin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, 8000 South, Sego Lily Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from Benjamin, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 46.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 42.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 46.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
42.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
9
42.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 10600 South
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
43.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Sego Lily Drive
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Benjamin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
Monroe Street North
42.4 mi in
|
~48m
10600 South East
42.4 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 39.3 mi | 42m |
| 8000 South | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| 3200 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 39.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benjamin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 147
111 ft
·
7 sec
·
7300 South
3
Turn right onto SR 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
3200 West
4
Turn left onto 8000 South
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
8000 South
5
Continue on SR 164
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 164
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
7
Merge onto I 15; US 6
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left / none lanes.
15
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
19
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Benjamin, UT, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.6 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Benjamin, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benjamin, UT
This is one driving day of about 46.6 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benjamin, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Benjamin, UT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Arriving in Sandy Hills, UT
The final approach into Sandy Hills, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sandy Hills, UT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Sandy Hills, UT
Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Sunday
Local time
1:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benjamin, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 46.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, 8000 South, Sego Lily Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Benjamin, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 46.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Benjamin, UT and Sandy Hills, UT, road signs point toward Monroe Street North and 10600 South East.
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