Jacksonville, Florida to Jekyll Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Jekyll Island?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Jekyll Island is 51.9 miles (83.5 km) as the crow flies. Jekyll Island is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 67.5 miles, taking about 1h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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, Florida 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.