How far is Friendswood, TX from Santa Fe, TX?
The driving distance from Friendswood, TX to Santa Fe, TX is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendswood and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendswood and Santa Fe.
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Start on South Friendswood Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Friendswood Drive
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Turn right onto West Parkwood Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · West Parkwood Avenue
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Continue on Friendswood Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Friendswood Road
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Turn left onto North Alvin Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Alvin Bypass
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Continue on North Alvin Bypass
1620 ft · 47 sec · North Alvin Bypass
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Turn left onto East State Highway 6
4.8 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on Highway 6
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 6
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 6
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendswood and Santa Fe.
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 State Highway 6
Turn left onto East State Highway 6
4.76 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friendswood to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Friendswood and 8.5 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Alvin
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 Alvin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendswood and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).
#1 Friendswood
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 40,011 |
| Coordinates | 29.5294000, -95.2010400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,461 |
| Coordinates | 29.3780100, -95.1057600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Fe (-95.10576, 29.37801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
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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