Pearland is situated in northern Brazoria County, Texas, at the intersection of 29°33′16″N 95°17′45″W (29.554349, −95.295959). It lies south of Houston and extends partially into Harris and Fort Bend counties. The city is bordered by Houston and Brookside Village to the north, Manvel to the south, Almeda Rd/FM 521 to the west, and Friendswood to the east. Downtown Houston is approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Pearland.