Trip from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT

Drive Time

49m

Distance

47.7 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

The drive from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 47.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Riverdale Road, I 15 South, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 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

23.8 miles from Riverdale, UT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 47.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverdale Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Riverdale Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 15 South Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 215 Unavailable Refreshing
I 215 East Unavailable Refreshing
Belt Route Unavailable Refreshing
Union Park Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Union Park Avenue South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Riverdale Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 1050 West

49 ft · 9 sec · 1050 West
2

Turn left onto Riverdale Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Riverdale Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Salt Lake City

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 15 South: Salt Lake City
4

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

26 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

8.2 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 215

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 215
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 215 East

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 215 East
9

Merge slight right onto Belt Route

1.9 mi · 2 min · Belt Route
10

Take the exit slight right toward Union Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Union Park Avenue
11

Keep slight right to continue on Union Park Avenue South

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Union Park Avenue South
12

Turn straight onto Union Park Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Union Park Avenue
13

Continue on 1300 East

1.7 mi · 2 min · 1300 East
14

Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Silvercrest Drive
15

Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive

486 ft · 17 sec · Sandy Hills Drive
16

Arrive at your destination

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 23.8 miles from Riverdale, UT, or about 24m into the drive.

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 47.7 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.8 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

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 Riverdale, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Riverdale, UT

This is one driving day of about 47.7 miles and 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverdale, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.8 mi from Riverdale, UT · 24m into the drive

Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, UT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salt Lake City, UT

24 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 47.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salt Lake City, UT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Riverdale, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$7.56 one way

$15.12 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $7.95 $15.89
premium $4.53 $8.51 $17.01
diesel $5.64 $10.60 $21.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 minutes from now

Origin

Riverdale, UT

Afternoon in Riverdale on Monday

Local time

1:46 PM

MDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sandy Hills, UT

Afternoon in Sandy Hills on Monday

Local time

1:46 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

2 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

49m 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 Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 47.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverdale Road, I 15 South, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Riverdale, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 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.
The drive from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Riverdale, UT to Sandy Hills, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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