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

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.28 mi
03h 03m
Flight
116.9 mi
188.13 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Augusta.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.9 mi
Kilometers
188.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.89 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington Island
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Wilmington Island
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sylvania
GA

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
66.2 mi
01h 31m
To Wilmington Island
66.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 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 Augusta and Wilmington Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    109 m · 14 sec · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Savannah Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Gordon Highway

    534 ft · 18 sec · Gordon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Olive Road

    152 m · 12 sec · Olive Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Savannah Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Savannah Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mike Padgett Highway

    530 ft · 10 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Savannah Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Savannah Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mike Padgett Highway

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Mike Padgett Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Bay Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Bay Street

  27. 27

    Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard

    1156 ft · 24 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East President Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East President Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Islands Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Quarterman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Quarterman Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    2841 ft · 1 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Penn Waller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Waller Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    88 m · 16 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Olde Towne Road

    1323 ft · 51 sec · Olde Towne Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Gloucester Road

    718 ft · 29 sec · Gloucester Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Wigmore Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Wigmore Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Wigmore Court

    141 m · 20 sec · Wigmore Court

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wigmore Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 29%
Mike Padgett Highway
14 mi · 11%
North Columbia Avenue
13.4 mi · 10%
Millhaven Road
7.48 mi · 6%
Waynesboro Highway
5.49 mi · 4%
Islands Expressway
4.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvania
01h 31m from Augusta
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta 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 Augusta to Wilmington Island?

The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Sylvania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Augusta and 66.1 miles from Wilmington Island.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sylvania

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sylvania, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylvania.

RAIL

Yemassee

74 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

79 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Savannah

88 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 116.9 mi (188.13 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Wilmington Island

#2 Wilmington Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population15,138
Coordinates32.0035500, -80.9737200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Wilmington Island (-80.97372, 32.00355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.68 $41.37
Premium $4.78 $22.31 $44.63
Diesel $5.62 $26.26 $52.53

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 Augusta and Wilmington Island. The current time is 07:56:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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