How far is Pine Island, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Pine Island, TX to Houston, TX is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.64 mi
00h 54m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.71 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Nov 7, 8:01 AM CST
Return by in Pine Island
Sat, Nov 7, 8:55 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Island
2026-11-07T07:07
Arrive Houston
Sat, Nov 7, 8:01 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Island
9:30 PM CST
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
Jersey Village
TX

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Pine Island
25.5 mi
00h 27m
To Houston
27.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on FM 359

    1.8 mi · 3 min · FM 359

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US 290 Business

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 290 Business

  3. 3

    Turn left onto University Drive

    2769 ft · 58 sec · University Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 290 East

    58 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on US 290 East

    1864 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.7 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street

    815 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    3049 ft · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mangum Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mangum Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hempstead Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    2081 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Westcott Street

    154 m · 13 sec · Westcott Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Katy Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Island 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 290 East
37.1 mi · 70%
Katy Freeway
4.01 mi · 8%
US 290 Business
2.88 mi · 5%
Hempstead Road
2.03 mi · 4%
FM 359
1.79 mi · 3%
Mangum Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 290 East

Merge slight left

36.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey Village
00h 27m from Pine Island
Leave By
4:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pine Island and Mostly Cloudy near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Island to Houston?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Pine Island and 27.2 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pine Island and Mostly Cloudy near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village

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 Jersey Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Katy Visitors Center
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Katy Visitors Center

Katy , TX
5718 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Local government office,Visitor center
Katy City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Katy City Hall

Katy , TX
901 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 3.5/5 14 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey Village.

RAIL

Houston

23 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

46 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

100 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Island and Houston. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.78 km).

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#1 Pine Island

Pine Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0580000, -96.0374600
Altitude60
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: FM 359 (-96.037616, 30.058005)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.09 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.47 $8.32 $16.64
Diesel $5.68 $10.57 $21.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Island and Houston. The current time is 07:07:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.