How far is Atlanta, GA from Wilmington Island, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Wilmington Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Wilmington Island.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · 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
163.9 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Victory Drive
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Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Johnny Mercer Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Penn Waller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Waller Road
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Turn right
88 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Olde Towne Road
1323 ft · 51 sec · Olde Towne Road
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Turn left onto Gloucester Road
718 ft · 29 sec · Gloucester Road
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Turn left onto Wigmore Road
102 m · 20 sec · Wigmore Road
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Turn left onto Wigmore Court
141 m · 20 sec · Wigmore Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wigmore Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Wilmington Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
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164 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Wilmington Island?
The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Atlanta and 129.1 miles from Wilmington Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 231.92 mi (373.24 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 15,138 |
| Coordinates | 32.0035500, -80.9737200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington Island (-80.97372, 32.00355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $36.05 | $72.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.18 | $102.36 |
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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