How far is Freeport, TX from Pearland, TX?
The driving distance from Freeport, TX to Pearland, TX is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeport and Pearland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Pearland.
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Start on West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Brazosport Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 288
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288
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Keep slight right to continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
39.1 mi · 47 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 518: Broadway Street
1566 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on FM 518: Pearland
1051 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on FM 518: Pearland
1297 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport and Pearland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
39.1 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Freeport and Patchy Fog near Pearland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeport to Pearland?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Bonney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Freeport and 22.3 miles from Pearland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Freeport and Patchy Fog near Pearland.
Stop Ideas Near Bonney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Pearland. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 km).
#1 Freeport
City in Texas
| Population | 12,126 |
| Coordinates | 28.9541400, -95.3596600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearland
The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 123,562 |
| Coordinates | 29.5635700, -95.2860500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-95.286105, 29.563569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
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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