Galveston County's Prime Location:

The County of Galveston, Texas is strategically located in southeast Texas, on the Gulf of Mexico, in the Houston Metropolitan Area and is 23 miles from downtown Houston.  Galveston County is located in the Central Time Zone. Thirteen Cities and three Community Designated Places (CDP) are located in the County as well.  Major roadways in Galveston County include Interstate 45 (the Gulf Freeway), State Highway 146, 96 87, 6 and FM 1746, 646, 517, 518 and 528 and the future Grand Parkway.