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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Boston Avenue
19 m · 7 sec · Boston Avenue
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
740 ft · 24 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto Nederland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Nederland Avenue
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1393 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur
144 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Memorial Freeway
2249 ft · 26 sec · South Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 365: Port Neches, Fannett
736 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
91 m · 6 sec · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right
104 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 365
3.2 mi · 5 min · FM 365
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Turn left onto Jade Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Jade Avenue
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Turn right onto H O Mills Highway
19.8 mi · 20 min · H O Mills Highway
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anahuac.
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Houston
Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Houston. Straight-line distance: 83.42 mi (134.25 km).
#1 Nederland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 29.9743800, -93.9924000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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