How far is Village of Tiki Island, TX from Friendswood, TX?
The driving distance from Village of Tiki Island, TX to Friendswood, TX is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Village of Tiki Island and Friendswood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Village of Tiki Island and Friendswood.
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Start on Tahiti
53 m · 12 sec · Tahiti
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Turn left onto Tiki Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Tiki Drive
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Turn left onto Jones Lake Road
1938 ft · 55 sec · Jones Lake Road
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Continue on Virginia Point Drive
730 ft · 25 sec · Virginia Point Drive
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Take the ramp right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
806 ft · 22 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
90 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 528, NASA 1: NASA, Alvin
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto NASA Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · NASA Parkway
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Turn right onto East Winding Way Drive
1792 ft · 52 sec · East Winding Way Drive
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Turn slight right onto South Friendswood Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Friendswood Drive
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Continue on South Friendswood Drive
36 m · 9 sec · South Friendswood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Friendswood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Village of Tiki Island and Friendswood.
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.
Gulf Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Village of Tiki Island and Mostly Sunny near Friendswood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Village of Tiki Island to Friendswood?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Village of Tiki Island and 14.4 miles from Friendswood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Village of Tiki Island and Mostly Sunny near Friendswood.
Stop Ideas Near Dickinson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Village of Tiki Island and Friendswood. Straight-line distance: 23.54 mi (37.88 km).
#1 Village of Tiki Island
Village of Tiki Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.2975400, -94.9144800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friendswood
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 40,011 |
| Coordinates | 29.5294000, -95.2010400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Friendswood Drive (-95.201068, 29.529373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.58 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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