The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Wilmington Island, GA covers 173.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, GA 358 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.6 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 173.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 173.2 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 136.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Draper Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Draper Street
Turn right onto Draper Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.9 mi into trip|~37m in|I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway toward Savannah
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Savannah
6
161.5 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|GA 204
Take the exit onto GA 204 toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 165
Toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warner Robins, GA to Wilmington Island, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
24.9 mi in|~37m|via I 16
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
136.7 mi
2h 27m
GA 96
13.9 mi
19m
GA 358
3.6 mi
4m
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.5 mi
6m
East Victory Drive
3.5 mi
5m
Hawkinsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
GA 204
2.8 mi
5m
Old Hawkinsville Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 136.7 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Wilmington Island, GA.
The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Warner Robins, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.08 one way
$54.17 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$29.61
$59.23
premium
$4.70
$32.06
$64.11
diesel
$5.61
$38.24
$76.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52
0
$18.19
$8.31
Efficient EV
43.3
0
$15.15
$6.93
EV Truck/SUV
69.3
0
$24.25
$11.08
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Morning
in Warner Robins on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wilmington Island, GA
Morning
in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
9:47 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
8 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
3h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Wilmington Island, GA covers 173.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, GA 358. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.6 miles from Warner Robins, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Warner Robins, GA to Wilmington Island, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Pulaski National Monument and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
