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Trip from Park City, UT to Sandy Hills, UT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

34.8 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

This 34.8-mile drive from Park City, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is a quick trip, estimated to take about 47 minutes. It's well within the scope of a day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll navigate primarily on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, and Park Avenue, with a highway share of 7%. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6. This route stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With only a 7% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, meaning you'll have frequent opportunities for turns and adjustments. This drive profile suggests a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise, allowing you to experience more of the local road network.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 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 6.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
6.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
7
22.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 215 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 130 Toward I 215 South
7
30.7 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Union Park Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Union Park Avenue
6
30.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | Union Park Avenue

Turn left onto Union Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
34.6 mi into trip | ~46m in | Silvercrest Drive

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 14.9 mi 16m
Belt Route 7.4 mi 7m
Park Avenue 3.4 mi 6m
SR 224 2.6 mi 4m
Union Park Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
1300 East 1.7 mi 2m
Deer Valley Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Silvercrest Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 14.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Park Avenue
2

Turn right onto 9th Street

200 ft · 11 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn left onto Main Street

351 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto SR 224

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deer Valley Drive
5

Turn right onto SR 224

3.2 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
6

Continue on SR 224

2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 224
Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 80

15 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 130 Toward I 215 South Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · this road
Toward I 215
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec
12

Merge onto I 215

7.4 mi · 7 min · Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 9 Toward Union Park Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto Union Park Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Park Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

485 ft · 16 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Sandy Hills Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Park City, UT · 24m into the drive

city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottonwood Heights, UT

17 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

Sandy, UT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Park City, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sandy Hills, UT

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sandy Hills, UT if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.51 one way

$11.03 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $5.78 $11.56
premium $4.53 $6.21 $12.42
diesel $5.61 $7.68 $15.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 15, 2026

Origin

Park City, UT

Morning in Park City on Saturday

Local time

8:23 AM

MDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Morning in Sandy Hills on Saturday

Local time

8:23 AM

MDT

Current temp

44°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

7 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

47m 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 Park City, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 34.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Park City, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Park City, UT to Sandy Hills, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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