How far is Nederland, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Nederland, TX to Houston, TX is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
92.74 mi
01h 29m
Flight
83.42 mi
134.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.42 mi
Kilometers
134.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.74 mi
Kilometers
149.25 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, May 30, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Nederland
Sat, May 30, 3:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nederland
2026-05-30T12:27
Arrive Houston
Sat, May 30, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nederland
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
Anahuac
TX

City in Texas

From Nederland
45.1 mi
00h 44m
To Houston
47.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Avenue

    19 m · 7 sec · Boston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    740 ft · 24 sec · North 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nederland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Nederland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur

    144 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Memorial Freeway

    2249 ft · 26 sec · South Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 365: Port Neches, Fannett

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard

    91 m · 6 sec · Memorial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto FM 365

    3.2 mi · 5 min · FM 365

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jade Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Jade Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto H O Mills Highway

    19.8 mi · 20 min · H O Mills Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H O Mills Highway
78 mi · 84%
FM 365
3.36 mi · 4%
Jade Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Nederland Avenue
1.61 mi · 2%
South Memorial Freeway
0.43 mi
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

H O Mills Highway

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 08m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anahuac
00h 44m from Nederland
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nederland and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Anahuac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Nederland and 47.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nederland and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Anahuac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anahuac, 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 Anahuac.

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

54 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Beaumont

64 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Houston

66 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

67 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Houston. Straight-line distance: 83.42 mi (134.25 km).

Nederland

#1 Nederland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates29.9743800, -93.9924000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 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
Start: Boston Avenue (-93.992458, 29.97442)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.71
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.36 $24.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.90 $27.81
Premium $4.59 $15.01 $30.03
Diesel $3.99 $13.06 $26.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Nederland and Houston. The current time is 12:27:50.

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.