How far is Pinehurst, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, TX to Houston, TX is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.95 mi
00h 43m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.95 mi
Kilometers
62.68 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Mon, May 4, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Mon, May 4, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-05-04T04:22
Arrive Houston
Mon, May 4, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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 Pinehurst
18.2 mi
00h 21m
To Houston
20.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market Road 1774

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

  2. 2

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 249 Toll South

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto MCTRA 249 Tollway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tomball Parkway
13.7 mi · 35%
North Freeway
7.38 mi · 19%
Tomball Tollway
6.96 mi · 18%
MCTRA 249 Tollway
2.36 mi · 6%
West Mount Houston Road
1.85 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Drive
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tomball Parkway

Continue on Tomball Parkway

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey Village
00h 21m from Pinehurst
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to Houston?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Pinehurst and 20.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pinehurst and Mostly Sunny 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.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

City Council Distric C

Jersey Village
Council,Service establishment
Spring Valley Village City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Spring Valley Village City Hall

Houston , TX
1025 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Rating 3.3/5 19 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Piney Point Municipal Court

Houston , TX
7676 Woodway Dr #300, Houston, TX 77063
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City courthouse

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 Pinehurst and Houston. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.78 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates30.1710500, -95.6824500
Altitude68
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: Farm to Market Road 1774 (-95.682605, 30.17084)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.59 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $3.99 $5.47 $10.94

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinehurst and Houston. The current time is 04:22:26.

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.