How far is Houston, TX from Pinewood Estates, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Pinewood Estates, TX is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.02 mi
01h 43m
Flight
68.23 mi
109.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.02 mi
Kilometers
130.39 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinewood Estates
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Pinewood Estates
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dayton
TX

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

From Houston
40.5 mi
00h 51m
To Pinewood Estates
40.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Pinewood Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Pinewood Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 90

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Beaumont Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 90 West

    16 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 90 West

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90

    19.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90

  16. 16

    Turn left

    7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pinewood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Pinewood Boulevard

    1865 ft · 35 sec · Pinewood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Pineshadows Drive

    2675 ft · 2 min · East Pineshadows Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Woodway Boulevard

    2763 ft · 2 min · Woodway Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pinelake Drive

    117 m · 17 sec · Pinelake Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Lakeview Drive

    1373 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Pinewood Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90
21 mi · 26%
Crosby Freeway
17.5 mi · 22%
United States Highway 90 West
16 mi · 20%
5th Street
5.36 mi · 7%
East Freeway
5.2 mi · 6%
Beaumont Highway
4.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90

Continue on US Highway 90

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 51m from Houston
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinewood Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Pinewood Estates?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Houston and 40.5 miles from Pinewood Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinewood Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Houston

56 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

57 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Beaumont

73 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

85 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Pinewood Estates. Straight-line distance: 68.23 mi (109.81 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
Pinewood Estates

#2 Pinewood Estates

Census designated place

Population1,678
Coordinates30.1643800, -94.3215800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Pinewood Estates (-94.32158, 30.16438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.32
Premium $4.59 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $3.99 $11.42 $22.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Pinewood Estates. The current time is 22:03:11.

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.