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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.75 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.15 mi
17.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.15 mi
Kilometers
17.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.75 mi
Kilometers
22.13 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Little Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Sandy
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Kingwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Sandy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Albright
WV

Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

From Little Sandy
6.9 mi
00h 11m
To Kingwood
6.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.3 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albright Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Albright Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Albright Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Albright Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2793 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Sigler Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Sigler Street

  6. 6

    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.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albright Road
2.89 mi · 21%
East Main Street
0.53 mi · 4%
South Sigler Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albright
00h 11m from Little Sandy
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Sandy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Mostly Sunny around Little Sandy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingwood.

Stop Ideas Near Albright

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albright, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Grantsville, MD

51 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

63 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

78 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Sandy and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.95 km).

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#1 Little Sandy

Little Sandy is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6303600, -79.6444900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Kingwood

#2 Kingwood

City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

Population3,047
Coordinates39.4717600, -79.6833900
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: WV 26 (-79.644443, 39.630403)
End: South Sigler Street (-79.683648, 39.471763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Sandy and Kingwood. The current time is 03:11:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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