How far is Albany, GA from Wilmington Island, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.24 mi
04h 56m
Flight
189.16 mi
304.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.16 mi
Kilometers
304.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.24 mi
Kilometers
376.97 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington Island
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive Wilmington Island
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
117.1 mi
02h 28m
To Wilmington Island
117.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Wilmington Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Wilmington Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

    2192 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on Carolina Street

    906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway

    1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward Savannah

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Victory Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Penn Waller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Waller Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    88 m · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Olde Towne Road

    1323 ft · 51 sec · Olde Towne Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Gloucester Road

    718 ft · 29 sec · Gloucester Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Wigmore Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Wigmore Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Wigmore Court

    141 m · 20 sec · Wigmore Court

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wigmore Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Wilmington Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi · 49%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 15%
Chester - Dublin Highway
13.3 mi · 6%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 4%
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.53 mi · 2%
East Victory Drive
3.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 28m from Albany
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Wilmington Island?

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Albany and 117.2 miles from Wilmington Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 189.16 mi (304.42 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Wilmington Island

#2 Wilmington Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population15,138
Coordinates32.0035500, -80.9737200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Wilmington Island (-80.97372, 32.00355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.29 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.51
16.54 gal · 62.58 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.76 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.63 $73.26
Premium $4.78 $39.51 $79.03
Diesel $5.62 $46.51 $93.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Wilmington Island. The current time is 08:03:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.