How far is Galveston, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galveston and Houston is 46.63 miles (75.05 km).
Flight distance from Galveston, TX to Houston, TX is 46.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galveston, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 51.62 miles (83.07 km) by car.
Driving from Galveston to Houston will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas. It is located on Galveston Island in the southeastern part of the state. Galveston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Galveston Historical Foundation and the Galveston Seawall.
| Population | 50085 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°18'5"N 94°47'52"W |
| Latitude | 29.3013500 |
| Longitude | -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Galveston and Houston
The distance between Galveston and Houston is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Galveston and Houston. The current time is 00:29:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.89 liters (1.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galveston and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galveston to Houston is $5.5 (diesel $7.27).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $5.5 | $6.27 | $6.88 | $7.27 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galveston and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
