How far is San Antonio, TX from Jamaica Beach, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Jamaica Beach, TX is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
255.65 mi
04h 44m
Flight
212.33 mi
341.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.33 mi
Kilometers
341.71 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.65 mi
Kilometers
411.43 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Jamaica Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
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
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
127.7 mi
02h 22m
To Jamaica Beach
128 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Jamaica Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston

    819 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    48 mi · 56 min · Gulf Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 342: West Beach

    784 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street

    1607 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 61st Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 61st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seawall Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Seawall Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Termini San Luis Pass Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Termini San Luis Pass Road

  24. 24

    Continue on San Luis Pass Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · San Luis Pass Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Buccaneer Drive

    744 ft · 21 sec · Buccaneer Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Buccaneer Drive

    2323 ft · 1 min · Buccaneer Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Inn Road

    630 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Inn Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Basin Drive

    95 m · 16 sec · Basin Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Trinidad Way

    73 m · 7 sec · Trinidad Way

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trinidad Way

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
151 mi · 59%
Gulf Freeway
48 mi · 19%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 4%
Termini San Luis Pass Road
5.79 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
212.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 22m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Jamaica Beach?

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from San Antonio and 128 miles from Jamaica Beach.

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

The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamaica Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Jamaica Beach. Straight-line distance: 212.33 mi (341.71 km).

San Antonio

#1 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Jamaica Beach

#2 Jamaica Beach

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population1,076
Coordinates29.1896800, -94.9796500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Jamaica Beach (-94.97965, 29.18968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $34.09
Round trip
$68.17
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.09 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.35 $76.71
Premium $4.59 $41.41 $82.82
Diesel $3.99 $36.02 $72.03

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 San Antonio and Jamaica Beach. The current time is 22:05:03.

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.