Huntsville, Alabama to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.6 miles 631.9 km · straight line
471.2 miles estimated 758.3 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Jekyll Island is 392.6 miles (631.9 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located SE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.2 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Jekyll Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Jekyll Island

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients