Origin
Sandy Hills, UT
Morning in Sandy Hills on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Hills, UT to Murray, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Hills, UT
Najeh naji Hassan 🇯🇴
Murray, UT
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Sandy Hills, UT to Murray, UT is 7.7 miles and takes about 14m via State Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Utah. It's a local drive characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating a familiar neighborhood than embarking on a long journey. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transition between nearby points, requiring minimal planning and offering maximum flexibility.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is defined by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily via local roads like State Street, 1300 East, and Union Park Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on State Street, indicating a consistent need for attention to turns and traffic signals. Expect a driving experience that requires constant engagement rather than a passive cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Silvercrest Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.7 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 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Silvercrest Drive
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 215 West
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward 280 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward 280 East
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 89 / State Street
Turn right onto US 89 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 1300 East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Union Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Belt Route | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winchester Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Silvercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Hills Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Street
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Hills, UT and Murray, UT.
1
Start on Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
22 sec
·
Sandy Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
21 sec
·
Silvercrest Drive
3
Turn right onto 1300 East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1300 East
4
Continue on Union Park Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Park Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 215 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 215
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Belt Route
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10
Toward 280 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winchester Street
9
Turn right onto US 89
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto 4800 South
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
4800 South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Murray, UT
Morning in Murray on Saturday
Local time
7:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
20 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
14m 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 Sandy Hills, UT to Murray, UT covers 7.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, 1300 East, Union Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Sandy Hills, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Silvercrest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sandy Hills, UT to Murray, 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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