How far is San Benito, TX from Brownsville, TX?
The driving distance from San Benito, TX to Brownsville, TX is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Benito and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Benito and Brownsville.
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Start on East Stenger Street
4 m · 8 sec · East Stenger Street
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Turn left onto South Sam Houston Boulevard
2952 ft · 1 min · South Sam Houston Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Expressway 83
120 m · 8 sec · East Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E South, US 77 South, US 83 South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
6.6 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on North Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · North Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th-14th Street
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto South Expressway
101 m · 9 sec · South Expressway
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Benito and Brownsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on North Expressway
9.04 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Benito and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Benito to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Olmito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from San Benito and 9.8 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Benito and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Olmito
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Harlingen City Recreation Department
Bad Boyz Bail Bonds
Harlingen City
Brownsville Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmito.
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McAllen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Benito and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).
#1 San Benito
In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town.
| Population | 24,085 |
| Coordinates | 26.1325800, -97.6311000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
The southernmost city in Texas.
| Population | 183,428 |
| Coordinates | 25.9017500, -97.4974800 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-97.49748, 25.90175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
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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