How far is Brownsville, TX from Timberwood Park, TX?

The driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Timberwood Park, TX is about 297 miles (477.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.96 mi
05h 42m
Flight
269.58 mi
433.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.58 mi
Kilometers
433.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.96 mi
Kilometers
477.91 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timberwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-19T09:12
Arrive Timberwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From Brownsville
148.9 mi
02h 51m
To Timberwood Park
148.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brownsville Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Sunday
Using Cameron Park as the closest live forecast in the Cameron County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Timberwood Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Timberwood Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1682 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Frontage Road

    999 ft · 20 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Borgfeld Drive

    740 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North

    3118 ft · 48 sec · US Highway 281 North

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 281 North

    1979 ft · 38 sec · US Highway 281 North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Borgfeld Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Shawanee Pass

    113 m · 17 sec · Shawanee Pass

  25. 25

    Continue on Shawanee Pass

    1283 ft · 1 min · Shawanee Pass

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nyack Pass

    855 ft · 40 sec · Nyack Pass

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ottawa Way

    2443 ft · 2 min · Ottawa Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ottawa Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Timberwood Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 35%
Nueces Street
85.1 mi · 29%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 23%
McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 5%
North Expressway
10.6 mi · 4%
South 6th Street
4.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

102 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
269.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
02h 51m from Brownsville
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brownsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Timberwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Timberwood Park?

The road trip is about 297 miles (477.9 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Brownsville and 148.1 miles from Timberwood Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brownsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Timberwood Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Timberwood Park. Straight-line distance: 269.58 mi (433.84 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

The southernmost city in Texas.

Population183,428
Coordinates25.9017500, -97.4974800
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Timberwood Park

#2 Timberwood Park

Census designated place

Population13,447
Coordinates29.7057800, -98.4783500
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
End: Timberwood Park (-98.47835, 29.70578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.67 L · about $39.60
Round trip
$79.21
20.96 gal · 79.34 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.60 $79.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.56 $89.12
Premium $4.59 $48.11 $96.23
Diesel $3.99 $41.85 $83.69

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 Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Timberwood Park. The current time is 09:12:10.

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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.