How far is Houston, TX from Shoreacres, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Shoreacres, TX is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
28.23 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.4 mi
37.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.23 mi
Kilometers
45.43 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shoreacres
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-19T05:49
Arrive Shoreacres
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Deer Park
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Houston
14.1 mi
00h 20m
To Shoreacres
14.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
Shoreacres Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Sunday
Using La Porte as the closest live forecast in the Harris County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Shoreacres.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Navigation Boulevard

    1762 ft · 32 sec · Navigation Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Navigation Boulevard

    13 m · 1 sec · Navigation Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Navigation Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Navigation Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Boulevard

    680 ft · 12 sec · Harrisburg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto La Porte Freeway

    756 ft · 12 sec · La Porte Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East

    8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte

    2908 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Wharton Weems Boulevard

    1008 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 146 South

    1052 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 146 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wharton Weems Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wharton Weems Boulevard

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sunrise Drive

    1540 ft · 1 min · Sunrise Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 225 East
8.04 mi · 28%
La Porte Freeway
6.91 mi · 24%
Navigation Boulevard
5.12 mi · 18%
TX 146 South
3.42 mi · 12%
Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 4%
South Broadway Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

TX 225 East

Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East

8.04 mi · 00h 10m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 20m from Houston
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shoreacres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Shoreacres?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Houston and 14.1 miles from Shoreacres.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shoreacres.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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 Deer Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 12.6 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 12.7 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 12.7 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building

Baytown , TX
601 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Park.

RAIL

Houston

24 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

56 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

93 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Shoreacres. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 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
Shoreacres

#2 Shoreacres

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population1,578
Coordinates29.6202300, -95.0099300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Shoreacres (-95.00993, 29.62023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.59 $4.59 $9.18
Diesel $3.99 $3.99 $7.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Shoreacres. The current time is 05:49:18.

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.