How far is Jamaica Beach, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Jamaica Beach, TX to Houston, TX is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Beach and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Beach and Houston.
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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
46.7 mi · 54 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Drive
135 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
878 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Continue on Rusk Street
1470 ft · 52 sec · Rusk Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
1525 ft · 52 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Beach and Houston.
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
46.7 mi · 00h 54m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamaica Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Beach to Houston?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 Jamaica Beach and 31 miles from Houston.
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 15.9 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 $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Dickinson
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 Houston. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.8 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 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 |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
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 14m |
| 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 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
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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