How far is Fredericksburg, TX from New Braunfels, TX?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, TX to New Braunfels, TX is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and New Braunfels.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and New Braunfels.
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Start on North Adams Street
29 m · 10 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
16.7 mi · 18 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.4 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business North, FM 1044: New Braunfels
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
588 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Schmidt Avenue
1205 ft · 29 sec · Schmidt Avenue
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Continue on Spur Street
2449 ft · 1 min · Spur Street
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Continue on West San Antonio Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West San Antonio Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Main Plaza
65 m · 7 sec · Main Plaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Plaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredericksburg and New Braunfels.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Fredericksburg and Sunny near New Braunfels.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredericksburg to New Braunfels?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Scenic Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Fredericksburg and 44.6 miles from New Braunfels.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fredericksburg and Sunny near New Braunfels.
Stop Ideas Near Scenic Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Bulverde City Hall (Rathaus)
Nelson City Dance Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scenic Oaks.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and New Braunfels. Straight-line distance: 59.7 mi (96.08 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Braunfels
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
| Population | 95,534 |
| Coordinates | 29.7030000, -98.1244500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Braunfels (-98.12445, 29.703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.84 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $14.88 | $29.75 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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