How far is Hiram, GA from Jekyll Island, GA?
The driving distance from Hiram, GA to Jekyll Island, GA is about 345.5 miles (556 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hiram and Jekyll Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hiram and Jekyll Island.
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Start on Beatty Street
13 m · 7 sec · Beatty Street
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Turn left
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Church Street
86 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Hiram Douglasville Road
2609 ft · 46 sec · Hiram Douglasville Road
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
3083 ft · 52 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
2202 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Golden Isles Parkway
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Continue on Glynn Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Glynn Avenue
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Continue on Sidney Lanier Bridge
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sidney Lanier Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
864 ft · 21 sec · Ocean Highway
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Turn left onto Jekyll Island Causeway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Jekyll Island Causeway
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Turn left onto Riverview Drive
2892 ft · 60 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Stable Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Stable Road
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Continue on Riverview Drive
1056 ft · 23 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Captain Wylly Road
2831 ft · 1 min · Captain Wylly Road
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Turn left
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Glimps of Golf Courses Trail
86 m · 31 sec · Glimps of Golf Courses Trail
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Turn right
1.2 km · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hiram and Jekyll Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 16 East
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156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hiram and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jekyll Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hiram to Jekyll Island?
The road trip is about 345.5 miles (556 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.7 miles from Hiram and 172.7 miles from Jekyll Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hiram and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jekyll Island.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soperton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hiram and Jekyll Island. Straight-line distance: 274.67 mi (442.04 km).
#1 Hiram
Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,233 |
| Coordinates | 33.8756600, -84.7621600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0702100, -81.4227200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jekyll Island (-81.42272, 31.07021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.54 | $43.18 | $86.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $49.22 | $98.45 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $54.59 | $109.17 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $69.00 | $137.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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