Why did the pilgrims not end up in Jamestown?

The Pilgrims did not end up in Jamestown because they were initially aiming for the northern parts of the Virginia Colony, seeking a place for religious freedom. However, due to navigational errors and rough seas, they landed at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts in December 1620. Unlike Jamestown, which was established in 1607 primarily for economic reasons, the Pilgrims sought to create a community based on their Puritan beliefs. Their arrival at Plymouth allowed them to establish a settlement that aligned more closely with their religious aspirations.