How far is Houston, TX from Jamaica Beach, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Jamaica Beach, TX is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Jamaica Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Jamaica Beach.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
669 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
674 ft · 22 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn slight left onto Bagby Street
625 ft · 20 sec · Bagby Street
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Turn right onto Capitol Street
142 m · 13 sec · Capitol Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road
579 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Drive Frontage Road
157 m · 23 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Houston Avenue
47 m · 5 sec · Houston Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South: Houston Municipal Court and Juror, Gulf Freeway
79 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 45 South: Galveston
793 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Pierce Elevated
662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Turn straight onto I 45 South: Galveston
597 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
46.8 mi · 55 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 Houston and Jamaica Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gulf Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
46.8 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston 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 Houston to Jamaica Beach?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Houston and 30.8 miles from Jamaica Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamaica Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Dickinson
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 Dickinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Jamaica Beach. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.8 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
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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