SH 249 Tomball Parkway: Tomball Tollway.Fort Bend Tollway: Fort Bend Parkway or Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road.Sam Houston Tollway: Beltway 8 or the Outer Loop.Major Houston toll roads (and their nicknames) include: While it’s not a perfect correlation, generally speaking, neighborhoods inside this ring are part of Houston proper, while the suburbs are located outside of it. The most iconic is Sam Houston Tollway, which forms a second ring around the city farther out than the 610 Loop. There are also several toll roads in the area. It leads from Houston to the city of Sugar Land and beyond. I-69/US 59 Southwest is called the Southwest Freeway. It runs from Houston to the city of Humble, and, farther onward, leads into Cleveland and Livingston. I-69/ US 59 Northeast is called the Eastex Freeway. It continues through Huntsville and will ultimately lead travelers into Dallas. On the other end I-45 North, North Freeway, heads from Houston toward Spring, The Woodlands, and Conroe. Those traveling to Friendswood, League City, or other South Houston locations can utilize I-45 South. I-45 South, the Gulf Freeway, connects Houston to Galveston. If you plan to continue west, this interstate will take you into San Antonio. It runs from downtown through Hedwig Village and the Energy Corridor into the city of Katy. It runs east from downtown Houston to Jacinto City, Cloverleaf, and the Channelview area, and eventually leads into Beaumont. I-10 East is often referred to as Baytown-East Freeway. Many drivers use it to get around the Houston metro area, and you may hear about “Inner Loop neighborhoods” when searching for a home-many homebuyers find this area desirable for short downtown commutes and proximity to major Houston attractions. It forms a 42-mile circle around the inner city of Houston. I-610 is nicknamed “The Loop” or the 610 Loop. Understanding the most popular roads, where they lead, and their nicknames can help you feel more comfortable driving in Houston. If you’ve just moved to Houston, understanding the directions your new neighbors give you is likely to be a challenge until you get used to each major highway having multiple commonly used nicknames.
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