Durham, North Carolina to Tybee Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.6 miles 478.9 km · straight line
372 miles estimated 598.6 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Tybee Island?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Tybee Island is 297.6 miles (478.9 km) as the crow flies. Tybee Island is located SSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Tybee 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Tybee 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 Durham, North Carolina to Tybee Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Tybee Island

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Tybee Island
32.00°N, 80.85°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients