Origin
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, 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 22m
Distance
279.6 mi
450 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Wilmington Island, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Wilmington Island, GA covers 279.6 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northridge Road, US 19 South, Turner McDonald Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.72 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
139.8 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 279.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 279.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 22m 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 Roswell, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northridge Road | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | — | — |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| Downtown Connector | — | — |
| James Wendell George Parkway | — | — |
| Macon | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Wilmington Island, GA.
1
Start on North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Atlanta Street
2
Turn left onto Northridge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northridge Road
3
Turn right
157 ft
·
9 sec
4
Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 19 South, GA 400 South
5
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
6
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Continue on Downtown Connector
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
9
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
10
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon, Savannah
12
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
13
Continue straight
164 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
37th Street, Abercorn Street
15
Turn right onto Bee Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bee Road
16
Turn left onto East Victory Drive
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Victory Drive
17
Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
18
Keep slight left to continue on Johnny Mercer Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Penn Waller Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn Waller Road
20
Turn right
289 ft
·
16 sec
21
Turn straight onto Olde Towne Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Olde Towne Road
22
Turn left onto Gloucester Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gloucester Road
23
Turn left onto Wigmore Road
335 ft
·
20 sec
·
Wigmore Road
24
Turn left onto Wigmore Court
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Wigmore Court
25
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 139.8 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 41m 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 62 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.8 miles or 2h 41m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington Island, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Roswell, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 279.6 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Roswell, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.8 mi from Roswell, GA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilmington Island, GA
The final approach into Wilmington Island, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wilmington Island, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.72 one way
$87.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $47.81 | $95.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $51.75 | $103.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.73 | $123.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.36 | $13.42 |
| Efficient EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.8 | 1 | $39.14 | $17.89 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roswell, GA to Wilmington Island, GA covers 279.6 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northridge Road, US 19 South, Turner McDonald Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.8 miles from Roswell, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roswell, GA to Wilmington Island, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roswell, GA to Wilmington Island, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Wilmington Island, GA
Explore more options from Roswell, GA or browse trips ending in Wilmington Island, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.