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Trip from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Freeport, TX, TX

Freeport, TX

Tom Tran

Downtown Chocolate Bayou, TX, TX

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Alfo Medeiros

Trip Overview

The drive from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX covers 33.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FM 523, East Mulberry Street, FM 2917 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on FM 523. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.9 miles from Freeport, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on FM 523 and East Mulberry Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on FM 523.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 523 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 523 and East Mulberry Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Velasco Boulevard.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is easy. At 51m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Velasco Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (FM 523): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (FM 2917): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Velasco Boulevard

Turn right onto South Velasco Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | FM 523

At end of road, turn left onto FM 523

Navigation decision point

4
31.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | FM 2917

Turn right onto FM 2917

Navigation decision point

3
33.6 mi into trip | ~51m in | CR 171 / Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road

Turn right onto CR 171 / Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FM 523 18.1 mi 26m
East Mulberry Street 11.8 mi 17m
FM 2917 2.5 mi 4m
South Velasco Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road 0.1 mi <1m
West 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Mustang Chocolate Bayou Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: FM 523 — 18.1 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, TX and Chocolate Bayou, TX.

1

Start on West 2nd Street

58 ft · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto South Velasco Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Velasco Boulevard
3

At end of road, turn left onto FM 523

18 mi · 26 min · FM 523
4

Turn right onto TX 35

12 mi · 17 min · East Mulberry Street
5

Turn right onto FM 2917

2.5 mi · 4 min · FM 2917
6

Turn right onto CR 171

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Mustang-Chocholate Bayou Road
7

Arrive at destination

CR 171

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.9 miles from Freeport, TX, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33.8 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chocolate Bayou, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Freeport, TX.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Freeport, TX

This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 51m.

At 33.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on FM 523 for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from Freeport, TX · 25m into the drive

city in and county seat of Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Angleton, TX

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Angleton, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX

18 mi · 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Alvin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Angleton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Freeport, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chocolate Bayou, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chocolate Bayou, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.11 one way

$10.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.59 $11.18
premium $4.54 $6.03 $12.07
diesel $5.61 $7.46 $14.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.55 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Freeport, TX

Late night in Freeport on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:17PM CDT until April 14 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:12PM CDT until April 14 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Chocolate Bayou, TX

Late night in Chocolate Bayou on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX covers 33.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 523, East Mulberry Street, FM 2917. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Freeport, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX is easy. At 51m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Velasco Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (FM 523): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (FM 2917): Navigation decision point.
The route from Freeport, TX to Chocolate Bayou, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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