How far is Newnan, GA from Wilmington Island, GA?
The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 264 miles (424.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and Wilmington Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Wilmington Island.
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Start on Jackson Street
2268 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on LaGrange Street
846 ft · 29 sec · LaGrange Street
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Turn left onto Salbide Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · Salbide Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenville Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on South US 29
1.5 mi · 2 min · South US 29
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
41 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
13.4 mi · 20 min · Newnan Road
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Continue on East Taylor Street
2514 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon
2811 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 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 Newnan 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newnan 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 Newnan to Wilmington Island?
The road trip is about 264 miles (424.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 131.9 miles from Newnan and 132.1 miles from Wilmington Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newnan and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 241.94 mi (389.37 km).
#1 Newnan
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
| Population | 42,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.3806700, -84.7996600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.42 | $104.83 |
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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