How far is Pinewood Estates, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Pinewood Estates, TX to Houston, TX is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.16 mi
01h 34m
Flight
68.23 mi
109.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.16 mi
Kilometers
130.62 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Pinewood Estates
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinewood Estates
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinewood Estates
9:30 PM CDT
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
Dayton
TX

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

From Pinewood Estates
40.5 mi
00h 47m
To Houston
40.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinewood Estates and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    1373 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Pinelake Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Pinelake Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodway Boulevard

    2763 ft · 2 min · Woodway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pineshadows Drive

    2675 ft · 2 min · East Pineshadows Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Pinewood Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinewood Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 326

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 326

  8. 8

    Turn right

    42.1 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosby Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Crosby Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 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 Pinewood Estates and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosby Freeway
12 mi · 15%
State Highway 326
7.06 mi · 9%
East Freeway
5.53 mi · 7%
US 90 West
3.72 mi · 5%
Pinewood Boulevard
1.27 mi · 2%
Woodway Boulevard
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 47m from Pinewood Estates
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pinewood Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinewood Estates to Houston?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Pinewood Estates and 40.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinewood Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

RAIL

Houston

56 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

57 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Beaumont

73 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

85 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinewood Estates and Houston. Straight-line distance: 68.23 mi (109.81 km).

Pinewood Estates

#1 Pinewood Estates

Census designated place

Population1,678
Coordinates30.1643800, -94.3215800
Altitude8
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: Lakeview Drive (-94.322215, 30.163714)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.32
Premium $4.59 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $3.99 $11.42 $22.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinewood Estates and Houston. The current time is 20:27:13.

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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.