How far is Jamaica Beach, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Jamaica Beach, TX to Arlington, TX is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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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 Jamaica Beach and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Beach and Arlington.
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Start on Trinidad Way
73 m · 12 sec · Trinidad Way
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Turn left onto Basin Drive
95 m · 18 sec · Basin Drive
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Turn left onto Jamaica Inn Road
630 ft · 20 sec · Jamaica Inn Road
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Turn right onto Buccaneer Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Buccaneer Drive
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Continue on Buccaneer Drive
742 ft · 23 sec · Buccaneer Drive
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Turn slight left onto San Luis Pass Road
1144 ft · 27 sec · San Luis Pass Road
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Continue on Termini San Luis Pass Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Termini San Luis Pass Road
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Continue on San Luis Pass Road
525 ft · 9 sec · San Luis Pass Road
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Continue on Seawall Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Seawall Boulevard
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Turn left onto 61st Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 61st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2002 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
686 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
48.1 mi · 56 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
226.9 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Beach and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
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227 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamaica Beach and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Beach to Arlington?
The road trip is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 158.1 miles from Jamaica Beach and 161.5 miles from Arlington.
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 44 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 6:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamaica Beach and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Beach and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 275.53 mi (443.43 km).
#1 Jamaica Beach
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 29.1896800, -94.9796500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
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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