How far is Houston, TX from New London, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to New London, TX is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and New London.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
37 mi · 43 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on North US Highway 59
1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
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Take the exit left
933 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto SH 64
1.2 mi · 2 min · SH 64
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Turn right onto North Van Buren Street
9.4 mi · 16 min · North Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2557 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Phillips Street
528 ft · 29 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Street
90 m · 13 sec · Burnett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burnett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and New London.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eastex Freeway
Continue straight
42 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to New London?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Corrigan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Houston and 96.7 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.85 one way or $51.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Corrigan
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 Corrigan.
Nacogdoches, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and New London. Straight-line distance: 172.86 mi (278.19 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 32.2387700, -94.9404900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-94.94049, 32.23877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.08 | $58.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
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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