How far is Savannah, GA from Wilmington Island, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Wilmington Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Wilmington Island.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 11 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on General McIntosh Boulevard
1156 ft · 24 sec · General McIntosh Boulevard
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Turn left onto East President Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East President Street
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Continue on Islands Expressway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Islands Expressway
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Turn right onto Quarterman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Quarterman Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
2841 ft · 1 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Savannah and Wilmington Island.
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.
Islands Expressway
Continue on Islands Expressway
4.89 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Wilmington Island?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitemarsh Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Savannah and 5.6 miles from Wilmington Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Savannah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington Island.
Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Savannah City Hall
Savannah City Bureau of Sanitation
City of Savannah - Utility Services
Port Wentworth Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh Island.
Savannah
Yemassee
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 9.23 mi (14.85 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
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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