Jekyll Island to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.1 miles 500.6 km · straight line
373.3 miles estimated 600.7 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Jekyll Island from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Jekyll Island to West Palm Beach is 311.1 miles (500.6 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSE of Jekyll Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.3 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Jekyll Island in Georgia and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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 West Palm 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 West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jekyll Island & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Jekyll Island
31.06°N, 81.42°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients