Jekyll Island to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.7 miles 585.3 km · straight line
436.5 miles estimated 702.4 km · driving distance
8h 47min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jekyll Island from Raleigh?

The distance from Jekyll Island to Raleigh is 363.7 miles (585.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NNE of Jekyll Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.5 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Jekyll Island in Georgia and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 47min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 32min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 21min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jekyll Island & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Jekyll Island
31.06°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients