How far is New Boston, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from New Boston, TX to Houston, TX is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.34 mi
05h 00m
Flight
261.42 mi
420.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.42 mi
Kilometers
420.72 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.34 mi
Kilometers
465.65 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, May 31, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in New Boston
Sun, May 31, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Boston
2026-05-31T05:32
Arrive Houston
Sun, May 31, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Boston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nacogdoches
TX

Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas

From New Boston
144 mi
02h 30m
To Houston
145.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Boston and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Front Street

    1099 ft · 33 sec · Northeast Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1184 ft · 57 sec · South East Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lion Drive

    1083 ft · 50 sec · East Lion Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South McCoy Boulevard

    9.4 mi · 14 min · South McCoy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Houston Drive

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 8

    12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    119 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1287 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1264 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24.8 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  33. 33

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  34. 34

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  38. 38

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  40. 40

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 38%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 8
12.8 mi · 4%
US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 4%
South McCoy Boulevard
9.38 mi · 3%
Houston Drive
8.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
261.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nacogdoches
02h 30m from New Boston
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Boston and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Boston to Houston?

The road trip is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nacogdoches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from New Boston and 145.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 261.4 miles (420.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Boston and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Nacogdoches

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

2 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

99 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Tyler, TX

103 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Marshall

109 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Boston and Houston. Straight-line distance: 261.42 mi (420.72 km).

New Boston

#1 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population4,568
Coordinates33.4598400, -94.4154800
Altitude109
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: Northeast Front Street (-94.415472, 33.459722)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.65 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.17
20.42 gal · 77.3 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.58 $77.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.41 $86.83
Premium $4.59 $46.87 $93.75
Diesel $3.99 $40.77 $81.54

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Boston and Houston. The current time is 05:32:11.

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.