How far is Houston, TX from Pine Island, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Pine Island, TX is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harris 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 Pine Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Pine Island.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
2744 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
933 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
36.9 mi · 43 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1098: Prairie View
1997 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Sandra Bland Parkway
120 m · 17 sec · Sandra Bland Parkway
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Continue on University Drive
2368 ft · 47 sec · University Drive
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto US 290 Business
2.8 mi · 4 min · US 290 Business
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Turn left onto FM 359
1.8 mi · 3 min · FM 359
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · FM 359
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Pine Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
36.9 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Pine Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Pine Island?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Houston and 25.7 miles from Pine Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Pine Island.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Katy City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Pine Island. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.78 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 Pine Island
Pine Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0580000, -96.0374600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Island (-96.03746, 30.058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.58 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $10.28 | $20.57 |
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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