Buc-ee's Brunswick GA: 53,000 sq ft on I-95 at Golden Isles Parkway
Buc-ee's Brunswick is Georgia's coastal Buc-ee's, located at 17 Buc-ee's Boulevard on I-95 Exit 42 (Golden Isles Parkway) in Brunswick, Georgia. This 53,000 square foot travel center features 120 fuel pumps and full 24/7/365 operation, sitting directly on the primary East Coast tourist corridor between Savannah and Jacksonville. It's the strategic anchor for travelers heading to Georgia's Golden Isles (Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Sea Island) and Cumberland Island National Seashore. Opened in 2020, it was one of Georgia's original Buc-ee's stores alongside Warner Robins. Below is everything you need to plan your stop, including exact address, distances to Jekyll Island beaches, and how it compares to the Warner Robins location.
Where is Brunswick GA Buc-ee's exactly?
The Brunswick Buc-ee's is at 17 Buc-ee's Boulevard, Brunswick, GA 31525 at I-95 Exit 42 (Golden Isles Parkway/US-17). This is about 5 miles west of downtown Brunswick and 15 miles west of the Jekyll Island causeway. The store is visible from I-95 with easy access from both northbound and southbound lanes.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 Buc-ee's Boulevard, Brunswick, GA 31525 |
| Highway | I-95 Exit 42 (Golden Isles Pkwy/US-17) |
| County | Glynn County |
| Opened | 2020 |
| Size | 53,000 sq ft |
| Distance from downtown Brunswick | ~5 miles east |
| Distance from Jekyll Island | ~20 miles southeast (~30 min) |
| Distance from St. Simons Island | ~15 miles east (~25 min) |
| Distance from Savannah, GA | ~80 miles north on I-95 (~1 hr 15 min) |
| Distance from Jacksonville, FL | ~70 miles south on I-95 (~1 hr 10 min) |
| Distance from Warner Robins Buc-ee's | ~200 miles northwest via I-16 |
When did Brunswick GA Buc-ee's open?
Brunswick Georgia Buc-ee's opened in 2020 as one of Georgia's original Buc-ee's locations alongside Warner Robins. It was the first Buc-ee's on the Georgia coast and gave I-95 travelers between Savannah and Jacksonville their first mega-format travel center. The grand opening drew massive crowds from across Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
Is Brunswick Buc-ee's near Jekyll Island?
Yes, Brunswick Buc-ee's is about 20 miles southeast of Jekyll Island, roughly a 30-minute drive via US-17 to the Downing Musgrove Causeway. This makes it the closest Buc-ee's to Georgia's famous Golden Isles beaches. It's a favorite pre-vacation fuel and food stop for beach-bound families heading to Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Cumberland Island National Seashore. Peak beach season (April-September) drives heavy weekend traffic through this location.
Does Brunswick Buc-ee's have a car wash?
No, Brunswick does not have a car wash. Only 15 of Buc-ee's 58 locations have car washes. The closest Buc-ee's with a car wash from Brunswick is Calhoun GA (about 350 miles northwest via I-75) or Daytona Beach FL (about 200 miles south via I-95, with the 235-foot chain-second-longest tunnel). See our Buc-ee's car wash locations breakdown.
Does Brunswick Buc-ee's have EV charging?
Yes, Brunswick features Tesla Superchargers plus multi-brand DC fast chargers. All chargers operate 24/7 with no time limit. This makes it a strategic waypoint for Tesla and non-Tesla EV owners driving I-95 between Savannah and Jacksonville. The free store amenities during charging (restrooms, food, Beaver Nuggets) make it a favorite EV pit stop.
What are the Brunswick Buc-ee's hours?
Brunswick Buc-ee's is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no holiday closures. Fuel pumps, restrooms, kitchen, and store operate continuously. This includes Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and every other holiday. No car wash means all amenities are always available at all times.
How does Brunswick compare to other Georgia Buc-ee's?
| Location | Highway | Size | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | I-95 Exit 42 | 53,000 sq ft | Golden Isles coast, no car wash |
| Warner Robins | I-75 Exit 138 | 53,000 sq ft | Central GA, near Robins AFB, first GA store |
| Calhoun | I-75 Exit 315 | 53,000 sq ft | North GA, HAS car wash |
| Monroe County (coming 2027) | I-75 | 74,000 sq ft | Near Atlanta, mega-format |
When is Brunswick Buc-ee's busiest?
- Spring Break weeks (March) with Georgia coast beach-bound families
- Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends with peak beach season traffic
- Sunday evenings as weekend beach visitors return to Savannah and Jacksonville
- Snowbird season October-November (southbound) and April-May (northbound)
- Georgia-Florida game weekend (early November) with football fans traveling
Are more Georgia Buc-ee's coming?
Yes, Monroe County Georgia is confirmed for March 2027 as Georgia's fourth Buc-ee's. It will be located along I-75 south of Atlanta, filling the gap between Warner Robins and Calhoun. Once Monroe County opens, Georgia will have four Buc-ee's: Brunswick (I-95 coast), Warner Robins (I-75 central), Monroe County (I-75 metro Atlanta), and Calhoun (I-75 north). Track this opening via our Georgia Buc-ee's locations page.
What food does Brunswick Buc-ee's serve?
Full Buc-ee's menu 24/7: chopped brisket sandwiches, breakfast tacos, kolaches, homemade fudge, the Wall of Jerky, Beaver Nuggets, pulled pork, turkey, sausage plates, and hot coffee. The Brunswick location stocks Georgia-themed merchandise (peach designs, Golden Isles beach themes, Georgia Bulldogs colors during football season) alongside standard Buc-ee's apparel. Fresh brisket carving runs 24/7 with peak breakfast hours from 4 AM to 10:30 AM.
How does Brunswick compare to St. Augustine FL Buc-ee's?
Both are I-95 Buc-ee's serving East Coast tourist traffic but different regions. Brunswick sits on the Georgia coast (Golden Isles gateway); St. Augustine sits about 70 miles south on the Florida coast (America's oldest city gateway). Both are 53,000 sq ft with 120 pumps. Neither has a car wash. Both are 24/7. Brunswick serves Georgia-Florida travelers; St. Augustine serves Northeast-to-Florida snowbird traffic. About 130 miles apart on I-95.