How far is Wilmington Island, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Wilmington Island, GA to Albany, GA is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington Island and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island and Albany.
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Start on Wigmore Court
141 m · 22 sec · Wigmore Court
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Turn right onto Wigmore Road
102 m · 16 sec · Wigmore Road
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Turn right onto Gloucester Road
718 ft · 27 sec · Gloucester Road
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Turn right onto Olde Towne Road
1525 ft · 59 sec · Olde Towne Road
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Turn left onto Penn Waller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Waller Road
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Turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
3120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter
1062 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
2589 ft · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
540 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Continue on Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway
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Continue on Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road
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Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington Island and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi · 02h 05m
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 Wilmington Island and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington Island to Albany?
The road trip is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Wilmington Island and 133.9 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington Island and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Island and Albany. Straight-line distance: 189.16 mi (304.42 km).
#1 Wilmington Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 15,138 |
| Coordinates | 32.0035500, -80.9737200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.33 | $84.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.83 | $99.66 |
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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