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Trip from Seabrook, TX to Arlington, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 12m

Distance

284.7 mi

458 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 59m ★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m

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

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city in Harris County, Texas, United States

Seabrook, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 284.7-mile drive from Seabrook, TX to Arlington, TX is an efficient, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 12 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated at $43. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways like the North Freeway, Gulf Freeway, and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, making it a straightforward trip through the Great Plains region of Texas. Given its direct nature and high highway share, this route is designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

142.4 miles from Seabrook, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Freeway 226.9 mi 3h 57m
Gulf Freeway 22.5 mi 26m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 15.1 mi 16m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway 6.1 mi 6m
East NASA Parkway 5.9 mi 10m
South Collins Street 3.9 mi 7m
NASA Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
East Abram Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: North Freeway — 226.9 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook, TX and Arlington, TX.

1

Start on this road

109 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Anders Avenue

120 ft · 10 sec · Anders Avenue
3

Turn right onto Main Street

98 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on NASA 1

5.3 mi · 9 min · East NASA Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on NASA 1

0.4 mi · 33 sec · NASA Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto East NASA Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · East NASA Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on NASA Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · NASA Parkway
9

Turn slight right

171 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
10

Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 45 North
12

Merge onto I 45

23 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 45

227 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 276A Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 20

15 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 20

6.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 451 Toward Collins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
19

Turn right onto South Collins Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour journey, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With only one recommended stop and a $43 fuel estimate, planning your fuel and rest breaks around the longest stretch of 226.9 miles will be key. You'll have flexibility on this drive, but staying aware of traffic conditions on the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway as you near Arlington is a practical tip to ensure a smooth arrival.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.4 miles from Seabrook, TX, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.9 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 63 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.4 miles or 2h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Seabrook, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Seabrook, TX

This is one driving day of about 284.7 miles and 5h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Seabrook, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Freeway for about 226.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

142 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Conroe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.4 miles from Seabrook, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Bounce N Play Seabrook

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Seabrook, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13466338320

Visit website

The Woodlands Waterway

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61

The Woodlands, Texas

Visit website

Space Center Houston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12812442100

Visit website

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 20.3

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17139266368

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 279.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Anders Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Anders Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway
7
257.7 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 276A Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
7
279.8 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in

Take the exit toward Collins Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 451 Toward Collins Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.02 one way

$86.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $47.09 $94.18
premium $4.54 $50.83 $101.66
diesel $5.61 $62.86 $125.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.4 1 $29.89 $13.67
Efficient EV 71.2 0 $24.91 $11.39
EV Truck/SUV 113.9 1 $39.86 $18.22

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Seabrook, TX

Night in Seabrook on Saturday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Night in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 to 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5h 12m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 226.9 miles, primarily on the North Freeway, indicating long periods of consistent travel. This profile suggests a route optimized for speed and directness, rather than frequent scenic pull-offs or winding local roads. You'll be navigating a series of well-established freeways that connect you efficiently across the Texas landscape.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226.9 mi on North Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Gulf Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Anders Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 284.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Anders Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Seabrook, TX

Full guide →

North Barrier Coast is on the Gulf Coast of Texas.

Arriving in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.

Top landmarks

  • • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
  • • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
  • • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 284.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 226.9 miles on North Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Arlington, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Anders Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Arlington, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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