How far is Wilmington Island, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Wilmington Island, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington Island and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island and Atlanta.
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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
163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington Island and Atlanta.
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
164 mi · 02h 56m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington Island to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 128.8 miles from Wilmington Island and 129.8 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Island and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 231.92 mi (373.24 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 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.44 | $80.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.62 | $87.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.35 | $102.69 |
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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