Fort Lauderdale to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Jekyll Island is 349.6 miles (562.7 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located NNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.5 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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. 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.