Origin
Newnan, GA
Afternoon in Newnan on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Wilmington Island, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
264 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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Wilmington Island, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Newnan, GA to Wilmington Island, GA covers 264 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on LaGrange Street, Salbide Avenue, Greenville Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LaGrange Street | — | — |
| Salbide Avenue | — | — |
| Greenville Street | — | — |
| US 29 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Newnan Road | — | — |
| East Taylor Street | — | — |
| Memorial Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
LaGrange Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Wilmington Island, GA.
1
Start on Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
2
Continue on LaGrange Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
LaGrange Street
3
Turn left onto Salbide Avenue
318 ft
·
11 sec
·
Salbide Avenue
4
Turn right onto Greenville Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Street
5
Continue on South US 29
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South US 29
6
Turn left
5.9 mi
·
8 min
7
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi
·
5 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
1.2 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
8 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newnan Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Newnan Road
15
Continue on East Taylor Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Taylor Street
16
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
17
Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Macon
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Macon
20
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
28 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon, Savannah
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
23
Continue straight
164 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
37th Street, Abercorn Street
25
Turn right onto Bee Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bee Road
26
Turn left onto East Victory Drive
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Victory Drive
27
Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
28
Keep slight left to continue on Johnny Mercer Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
29
Turn right onto Penn Waller Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn Waller Road
30
Turn right
289 ft
·
16 sec
31
Turn straight onto Olde Towne Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Olde Towne Road
32
Turn left onto Gloucester Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gloucester Road
33
Turn left onto Wigmore Road
335 ft
·
20 sec
·
Wigmore Road
34
Turn left onto Wigmore Court
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Wigmore Court
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington Island, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newnan, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newnan, GA
This is one driving day of about 264 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Newnan, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132 miles from Newnan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.28 one way
$82.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.86 | $97.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.29 | $116.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.96 | $16.90 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wilmington Island, GA
Afternoon in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
264 mi in 5h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: LaGrange Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newnan, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 264 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newnan, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wilmington Island, GA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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