How far is Harlingen, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from Harlingen, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cameron County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlingen and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlingen and Brownsville.
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Start on South Commerce Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Commerce Street
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Continue on Business 77
2932 ft · 54 sec · Business 77
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Turn right onto North Ed Carey Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Ed Carey Drive
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Turn left onto South Expressway 83
987 ft · 20 sec · South Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E South, US 77 South, US 83 South
1536 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
10.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on North Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Expressway
101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlingen and Brownsville.
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.
U.S. Highway 77
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
10.1 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harlingen and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harlingen to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Rancho Viejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Harlingen and 12.9 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harlingen and Mostly Sunny near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Viejo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Harlingen City Recreation Department
Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
Harlingen City
Brownsville Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Viejo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlingen and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.76 km).
#1 Harlingen
The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
| Population | 65,176 |
| Coordinates | 26.1906300, -97.6961000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
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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