How far is Houston, TX from New Territory, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to New Territory, TX is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and New Territory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and New Territory.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road
1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
5.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 90A
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Turn left onto West Grand Parkway South
2483 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Parkway South
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
630 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Parkway South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Parkway South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and New Territory.
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.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
15.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near New Territory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to New Territory?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Houston and 12.5 miles from New Territory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near New Territory.
Stop Ideas Near Meadows Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and New Territory. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 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 Territory
Census designated place
| Population | 15,186 |
| Coordinates | 29.5941200, -95.6807800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Territory (-95.68078, 29.59412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
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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