Jekyll Island to Tybee Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.6 miles 118.4 km · straight line
92 miles estimated 148 km · driving distance
1h 51min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jekyll Island from Tybee Island?

The distance from Jekyll Island to Tybee Island is 73.6 miles (118.4 km) as the crow flies. Tybee Island is located NNE of Jekyll Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

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 Jekyll Island and Tybee 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.

How to Get from Jekyll Island to Tybee Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 51min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 13min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jekyll Island & Tybee Island

Quick Facts

Jekyll Island
31.06°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Tybee Island
32.00°N, 80.85°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 338.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients