Columbia, South Carolina to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

204.7 miles 329.5 km · straight line
255.9 miles estimated 411.9 km · driving distance
5h 9min estimated drive time
$25 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Jekyll Island is 204.7 miles (329.5 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 255.9 miles, taking about 5h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Jekyll Island in Georgia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina 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.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to Jekyll Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 9min $25 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 11min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 54min $31–$90* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Jekyll Island

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Jekyll Island
31.06°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 68 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 121.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients