How far is Jamaica Beach, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Jamaica Beach, TX to Dallas, TX is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.15 mi
04h 56m
Flight
270.82 mi
435.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.82 mi
Kilometers
435.85 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.15 mi
Kilometers
487.87 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Jamaica Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Beach
2026-04-18T20:36
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Beach
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Jamaica Beach
150.1 mi
02h 28m
To Dallas
153.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Beach and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Beach and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Trinidad Way

    73 m · 12 sec · Trinidad Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Basin Drive

    95 m · 18 sec · Basin Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jamaica Inn Road

    630 ft · 20 sec · Jamaica Inn Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Buccaneer Drive

    2323 ft · 1 min · Buccaneer Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Buccaneer Drive

    742 ft · 23 sec · Buccaneer Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto San Luis Pass Road

    1144 ft · 27 sec · San Luis Pass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Termini San Luis Pass Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Termini San Luis Pass Road

  8. 8

    Continue on San Luis Pass Road

    525 ft · 9 sec · San Luis Pass Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Seawall Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Seawall Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 61st Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 61st Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2002 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    686 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    48.1 mi · 56 min · Gulf Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Freeway

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Beach and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 78%
Gulf Freeway
48.1 mi · 16%
Termini San Luis Pass Road
7.65 mi · 3%
Seawall Boulevard
2.7 mi · 1%
61st Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
270.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 28m from Jamaica Beach
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamaica Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Beach to Dallas?

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 150.1 miles from Jamaica Beach and 153.1 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.44 one way or $80.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Beach and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 270.82 mi (435.85 km).

Jamaica Beach

#1 Jamaica Beach

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population1,076
Coordinates29.1896800, -94.9796500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Trinidad Way (-94.979815, 29.189883)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.49 L · about $40.44
Round trip
$80.87
21.4 gal · 80.98 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.44 $80.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.50 $90.99
Premium $4.59 $49.12 $98.25
Diesel $3.99 $42.73 $85.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Beach and Dallas. The current time is 20:36:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.