How far is Little Sandy, WV from Tunnelton, WV?
The driving distance from Little Sandy, WV to Tunnelton, WV is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Sandy and Tunnelton.
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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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Continue on Kingston Road
9 mi · 13 min · Kingston Road
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Continue on Gibson Street
2362 ft · 47 sec · Gibson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gibson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Sandy and Tunnelton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
10.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Tunnelton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Sandy to Tunnelton?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 11.3 miles from Little Sandy and 11.3 miles from Tunnelton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Tunnelton.
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.
Grantsville, MD
Connellsville station
Frostburg, MD
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Sandy and Tunnelton. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.99 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 Tunnelton
Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 297 |
| Coordinates | 39.3917600, -79.7484000 |
| Altitude | 556 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson Street (-79.748579, 39.39187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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