How far is Beach City, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Beach City, TX to Houston, TX is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beach City and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach City and Houston.
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Start on the route
82 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
709 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
626 ft · 33 sec · Seacrest Park Road
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Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
1 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 West
878 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South
1.5 km · 1 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road
964 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East Grand Parkway South
2730 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Turn right onto South State Highway 146
1602 ft · 27 sec · South State Highway 146
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Continue on South Alexander Drive
1240 ft · 28 sec · South Alexander Drive
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Turn left onto East Texas Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Texas Avenue
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Turn right onto Decker Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Spur 330 West
2073 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Decker Drive
4.7 mi · 5 min · Decker Drive
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
18.3 mi · 22 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach City and Houston.
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.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
18.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beach City and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beach City to Houston?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Beach City and 20.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach City and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Highlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
La Porte City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highlands.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Beaumont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beach City and Houston. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.08 km).
#1 Beach City
City in Chambers County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,792 |
| Coordinates | 29.6621700, -94.8899200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.78 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
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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