How far is Wilmington Island, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Wilmington Island, GA to Columbus, GA is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington Island and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island and Columbus.
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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
136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
1979 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
31.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1951 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Vineville Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington Island and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
137 mi · 02h 27m
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 Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington Island to Columbus?
The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Wilmington Island and 132.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington Island and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Island and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 236.71 mi (380.94 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 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.86 | $87.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
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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