Birmingham, Alabama to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Jekyll Island is 357.4 miles (575.2 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located ESE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.9 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Jekyll Island in Georgia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Jekyll Island. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.