How far is Valdosta, GA from Wilmington Island, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Wilmington Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Wilmington Island.
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Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Turn right onto North Patterson Street
1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn left onto East Hill Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Hill Avenue
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Wadley Road
835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street
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Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
153 m · 17 sec · Jenkins Street
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Turn left onto Screven Avenue
1945 ft · 39 sec · Screven Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street
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Continue on Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1665 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah
55 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right
839 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
3145 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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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 Valdosta 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 95 North
Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta 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 Valdosta to Wilmington Island?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Nahunta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Valdosta and 97.1 miles from Wilmington Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington Island.
Stop Ideas Near Nahunta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Wilmington Island. Straight-line distance: 158.21 mi (254.62 km).
#1 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
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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