How far is Kingstown, NC from Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC?

The driving distance from Kingstown, NC to Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.98 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.44 mi
10.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.44 mi
Kilometers
10.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.98 mi
Kilometers
14.45 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idlewild Terrace Apartments
Fri, Nov 6, 9:36 AM EST
Return by in Kingstown
Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingstown
2026-11-06T09:22
Arrive Idlewild Terrace Apartments
Fri, Nov 6, 9:36 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingstown
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover
NC

Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

From Kingstown
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Idlewild Terrace Apartments
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingstown and Idlewild Terrace Apartments.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingstown and Idlewild Terrace Apartments.

  1. 1

    Start on Kingston Road

    62 m · 12 sec · Kingston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Zion Church Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Zion Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Polkville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Polkville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Dixon Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Dekalb Street

    1474 ft · 41 sec · South Dekalb Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    87 m · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingstown and Idlewild Terrace Apartments.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Polkville Road
3.78 mi · 42%
West Dixon Boulevard
2.45 mi · 27%
West Zion Church Road
2.37 mi · 26%
South Dekalb Street
0.28 mi · 3%
Kingston Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Polkville Road

Turn right onto Polkville Road

3.78 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 07m from Kingstown
Leave By
8:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Kingstown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Idlewild Terrace Apartments.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingstown to Idlewild Terrace Apartments?

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Kingstown and 4.5 miles from Idlewild Terrace Apartments.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Kingstown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Idlewild Terrace Apartments.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial

Casar , NC
137 Deviney St, Casar, NC 28020, United States
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall,Event venue,Memorial park,Picnic ground,Recreation center,Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

68 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

89 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingstown and Idlewild Terrace Apartments. Straight-line distance: 6.44 mi (10.36 km).

Kingstown

#1 Kingstown

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population682
Coordinates35.3512400, -81.6123200
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Idlewild Terrace Apartments

Idlewild Terrace Apartments is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2809600, -81.5373100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingstown (-81.61232, 35.35124)
End: Idlewild Terrace Apartments (-81.53731, 35.28096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.08
Round trip
$2.15
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.37 $1.08 $2.15
Mid-grade $3.81 $1.22 $2.44
Premium $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $5.50 $1.76 $3.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingstown and Idlewild Terrace Apartments. The current time is 09:22:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.