Origin
Kingston, OH
Afternoon in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH covers 29.2 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, the route, Moundsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 29.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Moundsville Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Valley Road | — | — |
| Clinton Road | — | — |
| Veterans Parkway | — | — |
| State Route 28 | — | — |
| Lyndon Salem Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OH and South Salem, OH.
1
Start on West Ing Street
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Ing Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
3.4 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
8
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moundsville Road
9
Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn left onto Clinton Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
12
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn right onto State Route 28
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 28
14
Turn left onto Lyndon Salem Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon Salem Road
15
Continue on Stewart Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Stewart Street
16
Turn right
174 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Salem, OH
Afternoon in South Salem on Thursday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH covers 29.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, the route, Moundsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Kingston, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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