Chattanooga to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Chattanooga to Jekyll Island is 355.9 miles (572.8 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located SE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 427.1 miles, taking about 8h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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.