Jekyll Island to Palm Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.7 miles 97.7 km · straight line
78.9 miles estimated 127 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Jekyll Island from Palm Valley?

The distance from Jekyll Island to Palm Valley is 60.7 miles (97.7 km) as the crow flies. Palm Valley is located S of Jekyll Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.9 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Jekyll Island in Georgia and Palm Valley in Florida.

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 Jekyll Island and Palm Valley. 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 Jekyll Island to Palm Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Jekyll Island & Palm Valley

Quick Facts

Jekyll Island
31.06°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Palm Valley
30.18°N, 81.39°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 410.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients