How far is New Waverly, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from New Waverly, TX to Houston, TX is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 59m.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Waverly and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Waverly and Houston.
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Start on Gibbs Street
26 m · 9 sec · Gibbs Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 75 South
160 m · 11 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn right onto FM 1375 West
2775 ft · 48 sec · FM 1375 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward FM 1375 West
46 m · 3 sec · FM 1375 West
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Exit the roundabout onto FM 1375 West
1167 ft · 21 sec · FM 1375 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Interstate 45 Frontage Road
82 m · 6 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road
546 ft · 11 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
921 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 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 New Waverly 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.
Interstate 45 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
53.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Waverly 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 Waverly to Houston?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Oak Ridge North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from New Waverly and 28.1 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Waverly and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge North
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 Oak Ridge North.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Waverly and Houston. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 km).
#1 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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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