How far is Little Sandy, WV from Kingwood, WV?
The driving distance from Little Sandy, WV to Kingwood, WV is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Sandy and Kingwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Sandy and Kingwood.
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Start on the route
10.3 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albright Road
128 m · 9 sec · Albright Road
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Continue on Albright Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Albright Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2793 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sigler Street
24 m · 3 sec · South Sigler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sigler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Sandy and Kingwood.
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.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
10.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Sandy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kingwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Sandy to Kingwood?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Albright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Little Sandy and 6.9 miles from Kingwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Sandy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kingwood.
Stop Ideas Near Albright
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albright.
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Connellsville station
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Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Sandy and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.95 km).
#1 Little Sandy
Little Sandy is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6303600, -79.6444900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingwood
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,047 |
| Coordinates | 39.4717600, -79.6833900 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sigler Street (-79.683648, 39.471763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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