Daytona Beach to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Daytona Beach from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Jekyll Island is 129.7 miles (208.7 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located N of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 162.1 miles, taking about 3h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daytona Beach 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.