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

The driving distance from Jamaica Beach, TX to Montopolis, TX is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
223.63 mi
03h 45m
Flight
178.21 mi
286.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.21 mi
Kilometers
286.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.63 mi
Kilometers
359.9 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Jamaica Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Beach
2026-04-18T19:01
Arrive Montopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:28 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
Sealy
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Jamaica Beach
110.1 mi
01h 53m
To Montopolis
113.5 mi
01h 53m

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
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.9 mi · 56 min · Gulf Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Boulevard

    1278 ft · 34 sec · Airport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    2658 ft · 43 sec · Airport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 35%
Katy Freeway
73.8 mi · 33%
Gulf Freeway
47.9 mi · 21%
Termini San Luis Pass Road
7.65 mi · 3%
Seawall Boulevard
2.7 mi · 1%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sealy
01h 53m from Jamaica Beach
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Jamaica Beach and 113.5 miles from Montopolis.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 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 Montopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Sealy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sealy, 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 Sealy.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

36 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

76 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Beach and Montopolis. Straight-line distance: 178.21 mi (286.8 km).

Jamaica Beach

#1 Jamaica Beach

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population1,076
Coordinates29.1896800, -94.9796500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Montopolis

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

Population912,791
Coordinates30.2432700, -97.6905600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Trinidad Way (-94.979815, 29.189883)
End: 183 Toll (-97.690637, 30.243248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.63
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.82 $59.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.55 $67.10
Premium $4.59 $36.22 $72.45
Diesel $3.99 $31.50 $63.01

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 Montopolis. The current time is 19:01:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.