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Trip from Pearland, TX to Manvel, TX

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

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m ★

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

city in Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris counites in Texas, United States

Pearland, TX

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Downtown Manvel, TX, TX

Manvel, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Masters Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 2/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 518 / West Broadway Street

Turn left onto FM 518 / West Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | FM 1128 / Manvel Road

Turn left onto FM 1128 / Manvel Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: North Masters Street — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearland, TX and Manvel, TX.

1

Start on TX 35

46 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto FM 518

2.8 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto FM 1128

2.0 mi · 3 min · Manvel Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on FM 1128

1.3 mi · 2 min · Masters Road
5

Continue on FM 1128

3.6 mi · 6 min · North Masters Street
6

Continue on CR 67

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Masters Road
7

Arrive at destination

CR 67

Trip Plan

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.

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 5 miles from Pearland, TX, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.6 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

At 10 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on North Masters Street for about 3.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5 mi from Pearland, TX · 8m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Arcola, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pasadena, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5 miles from Pearland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Manvel, TX

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.51 one way

$3.02 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pearland, TX

Night in Pearland on Wednesday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manvel, TX

Night in Manvel on Wednesday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

12 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

17m 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 Pearland, TX to Manvel, TX covers 10 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Masters Street, West Broadway Street, Manvel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Pearland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.51 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 Pearland, TX to Manvel, TX is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Pearland, TX to Manvel, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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