Jacksonville Beach to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jacksonville Beach from Jekyll Island?
The distance from Jacksonville Beach to Jekyll Island is 52.6 miles (84.6 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located N of Jacksonville Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.4 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville Beach in Florida and Jekyll Island in Georgia.
This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Jacksonville 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.
How to Get from Jacksonville Beach to Jekyll Island
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
- You could travel this distance about 473.7 times to circle the Earth's equator