How far is Richwood, TX from Pearland, TX?
The driving distance from Richwood, TX to Pearland, TX is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richwood and Pearland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and Pearland.
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Start on Cedar Drive
1580 ft · 1 min · Cedar Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brazosport Boulevard North
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brazosport Boulevard North
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Continue on South Velasco Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Velasco Street
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Turn left onto Coale Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coale Road
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Take the ramp right
2750 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
27.2 mi · 32 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 518: Broadway Street
1566 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on FM 518: Pearland
1051 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on FM 518: Pearland
1297 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richwood and Pearland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
27.2 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Richwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pearland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richwood to Pearland?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Bonney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Richwood and 21.7 miles from Pearland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Richwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pearland.
Stop Ideas Near Bonney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Pearland. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 km).
#1 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.0560800, -95.4099400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearland
The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 123,562 |
| Coordinates | 29.5635700, -95.2860500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearland (-95.28605, 29.56357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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