Jekyll Island to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jekyll Island from Outer Banks?

The distance from Jekyll Island to Outer Banks is 463.5 miles (746 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located NE of Jekyll Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 556.3 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Jekyll Island in Georgia and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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 Jekyll Island and Outer Banks. 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.