How far is Tunnelton, WV from Little Sandy, WV?

The driving distance from Tunnelton, WV to Little Sandy, WV is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.58 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.39 mi
27.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.58 mi
Kilometers
36.34 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Tunnelton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tunnelton
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Little Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tunnelton
10:00 PM EDT
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
Albright
WV

Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

From Tunnelton
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To Little Sandy
11.3 mi
00h 18m

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
5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tunnelton and Little Sandy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tunnelton and Little Sandy.

  1. 1

    Start on Gibson Street

    2362 ft · 47 sec · Gibson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Kingston Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Kingston Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Albright Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Albright Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Albright Road

    128 m · 10 sec · Albright Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Albright Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Albright Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tunnelton and Little Sandy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albright Road
13.2 mi · 58%
Kingston Road
8.95 mi · 40%
Gibson Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albright Road

Continue on Albright Road

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albright
00h 18m from Tunnelton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tunnelton and Mostly Sunny near Little Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tunnelton to Little Sandy?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Tunnelton and 11.3 miles from Little Sandy.

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 7:16 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 Tunnelton and Mostly Sunny near Little Sandy.

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 Tunnelton and Little Sandy. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.99 km).

Tunnelton

#1 Tunnelton

Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

Population297
Coordinates39.3917600, -79.7484000
Altitude556
CountryUnited States
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#2 Little Sandy

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

Population0
Coordinates39.6303600, -79.6444900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Tunnelton (-79.7484, 39.39176)
End: Little Sandy (-79.64449, 39.63036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tunnelton and Little Sandy. The current time is 08:04:54.

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.