Located between Oglethorpe Avenue to the north and Perry Street to the south, it runs for about 0.50 miles (0.80 km) from Jefferson Street in the west to East Broad Street in the east.

Originally known only as Hull Street singular, its addresses are now split between "West Hull Street" and "East Hull Street", the transition occurring at Bull Street in the center of the downtown area.

[1] The street is entirely within Savannah Historic District, a National Historic Landmark District.

[2] Hull Street passes through three squares on their northern side.

From west to east: Below is a selection of notable buildings and structures on Hull Street, all in Savannah's Historic District.