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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.94 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.36 mi
35.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.94 mi
Kilometers
40.13 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Territory
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Tue, May 5, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-05T06:55
Arrive New Territory
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Houston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meadows Place
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Houston
12.5 mi
00h 18m
To New Territory
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road

    1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 90A

    5.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 90A

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Grand Parkway South

    2483 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Parkway South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    630 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Parkway South

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Freeway
15.6 mi · 63%
US Highway 90A
5.28 mi · 21%
Smith Street
2.71 mi · 11%
West Grand Parkway South
0.59 mi · 2%
Dairy Ashford Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Sugar Creek Boulevard
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadows Place
00h 18m from Houston
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Meadows Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.

BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

25 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

61 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

87 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and New Territory. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
New Territory

#2 New Territory

Census designated place

Population15,186
Coordinates29.5941200, -95.6807800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: New Territory (-95.68078, 29.59412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and New Territory. The current time is 06:55:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.