How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Pinewood Estates, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Pinewood Estates, TX is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Pinewood Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Pinewood Estates.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway
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Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward US 90
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Crosby Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway
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Continue on Crosby Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway
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Continue on Beaumont Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on United States Highway 90 West
16 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 90 West
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Continue on US Highway 90
19.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Pinewood Boulevard
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Continue on Pinewood Boulevard
1865 ft · 35 sec · Pinewood Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Pineshadows Drive
2675 ft · 2 min · East Pineshadows Drive
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Continue on Woodway Boulevard
2763 ft · 2 min · Woodway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pinelake Drive
117 m · 17 sec · Pinelake Drive
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1373 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Pinewood Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 59 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinewood Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Pinewood Estates?
The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 144.6 miles from Pinewood Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinewood Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Pinewood Estates. Straight-line distance: 247.39 mi (398.13 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinewood Estates
Census designated place
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 30.1643800, -94.3215800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinewood Estates (-94.32158, 30.16438)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.58 | $77.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.41 | $86.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
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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