How far is Arlington, TX from Jamaica Beach, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Jamaica Beach, TX is about 316 miles (508.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Jamaica Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Jamaica Beach.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227.2 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
48.2 mi · 57 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 342: West Beach
784 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Street
1607 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto 61st Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 61st Street
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Turn right onto Seawall Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Seawall Boulevard
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Continue on Termini San Luis Pass Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Termini San Luis Pass Road
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Continue on San Luis Pass Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · San Luis Pass Road
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Turn sharp right onto Buccaneer Drive
744 ft · 21 sec · Buccaneer Drive
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Continue on Buccaneer Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Buccaneer Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Inn Road
630 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Inn Road
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Turn right onto Basin Drive
95 m · 16 sec · Basin Drive
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Turn right onto Trinidad Way
73 m · 7 sec · Trinidad Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trinidad Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Jamaica Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamaica Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Jamaica Beach?
The road trip is about 316 miles (508.5 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Arlington and 157.8 miles from Jamaica Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.14 one way or $84.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamaica Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Jamaica Beach. Straight-line distance: 275.53 mi (443.43 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica Beach
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 29.1896800, -94.9796500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Beach (-94.97965, 29.18968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $42.14 | $84.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.41 | $94.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.19 | $102.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.52 | $89.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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