How far is Roswell, GA from Wilmington Island, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Wilmington Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Wilmington Island.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Northridge Road
2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road
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Turn right
48 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2053 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · 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 Roswell 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
Continue straight
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 Roswell 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 Roswell to Wilmington Island?
The road trip is about 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Roswell and 139.9 miles from Wilmington Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.10 one way or $78.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 240.81 mi (387.54 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $39.10 | $78.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.71 | $87.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.16 | $94.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.51 | $111.02 |
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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