Origin
Nederland, TX
Afternoon in Nederland on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nederland, TX to Westbury, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nederland, TX
Job1505 De waal
Westbury, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This short 24.4-mile drive from Nederland, TX to Westbury, TX should take you about 43 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route offers an easy, budget-friendly journey. You'll primarily be navigating along US 69, Old Sour Lake Road, and College Street. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in landscape. This makes it a straightforward option for a quick local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, with about 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 6.8 miles on US 69, providing a chance for steady cruising. The road character shifts as you progress from the more direct US 69 onto Old Sour Lake Road and then College Street, likely introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more town-influenced stretches, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 90: Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 851
Toward US 90: Liberty
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nederland, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.
Lufkin
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Sour Lake Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| College Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| North Twin City Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Keith Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Highway 347 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Sherman Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Phelan Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland, TX and Westbury, TX.
1
Start on Boston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Boston Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 347
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Twin City Highway
3
Continue on TX 347
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Highway 347
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North
5
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 851
Toward US 90: Liberty
9
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto College Street
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
College Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto Keith Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Keith Road
12
Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Phelan Boulevard
13
Continue on Old Sour Lake Road
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Sour Lake Road
14
Turn right onto West Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Road
15
Turn left onto Sherman Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sherman Road
16
Arrive at destination
Sherman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Westbury, TX
Afternoon in Westbury on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nederland, TX to Westbury, TX covers 24.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, Old Sour Lake Road, College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Nederland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nederland, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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