Origin
Pearland, TX
Night in Pearland on Wednesday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearland, TX
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Manvel, TX
Jeff Stapleton
This short 10-mile drive from Pearland, TX to Manvel, TX will take you about 17 minutes to complete. Primarily using North Masters Street, West Broadway Street, and Manvel Road, this route is entirely on local roads with no highway driving. Given its brief duration and minimal distance, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a low $2, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region of Texas for the entirety of this drive.
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
5 miles from Pearland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no portion of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along North Masters Street. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and a local road feel, as opposed to a high-speed highway experience. The road's personality is that of navigating through communities rather than covering long distances quickly.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 518 / West Broadway Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pearland, TX to Manvel, TX is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 518 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (FM 1128 / Manvel Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto FM 518 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto FM 1128 / Manvel Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Masters Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Broadway Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Manvel Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Masters Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pearland, TX and Manvel, TX.
Start on TX 35
Turn left onto FM 518
Turn left onto FM 1128
Continue on FM 1128
Continue on FM 1128
Continue on CR 67
Arrive at destination
Since this is a very short 10-mile trip lasting only 17 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. You won't need to worry about long stretches without services, and with a fuel cost of just $2, refueling isn't a major concern. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to navigation and road signs. A good tip for this drive is to ensure your GPS is updated, as local road configurations can sometimes change.
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.
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 10 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manvel, TX than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pearland, TX.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pearland, TX
This is one driving day of about 10 miles and 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5 mi from Pearland, TX · 8m into the drive
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5 miles from Pearland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manvel, 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.
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Pearland on Wednesday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Manvel on Wednesday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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