How far is Garland, TX from Bridge City, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Bridge City, TX is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Bridge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Bridge City.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston
1517 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Houston Drive
8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Merge slight right
119 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Sabine Street
100 m · 10 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn right onto South Shelby Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · South Shelby Street
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Continue straight
107.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Turn left
29.2 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Texas Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Texas Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Ferry Road
68 m · 6 sec · Old Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Bridge City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Shelby Street
Continue straight
108 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near Bridge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Bridge City?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Garland and 135.5 miles from Bridge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Partly Sunny near Bridge City.
Stop Ideas Near Center
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 Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Bridge City. Straight-line distance: 246.32 mi (396.42 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridge City
City in Orange County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,862 |
| Coordinates | 30.0207700, -93.8457300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge City (-93.84573, 30.02077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.20 | $72.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.25 | $76.51 |
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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