Jekyll Island to Ponte Vedra Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.4 miles 90.8 km · straight line
73.3 miles estimated 118 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Jekyll Island from Ponte Vedra Beach?

The distance from Jekyll Island to Ponte Vedra Beach is 56.4 miles (90.8 km) as the crow flies. Ponte Vedra Beach is located S of Jekyll Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.3 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Jekyll Island in Georgia and Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach. 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 Ponte Vedra Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Jekyll Island & Ponte Vedra Beach

Quick Facts

Jekyll Island
31.06°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Ponte Vedra Beach
30.24°N, 81.39°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 441.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients